deep sea Evolution
Bioluminescence Turns 540 Million Years Old
Octocorals are found to be the oldest glowing animals on the planet!
Category: Evolution
Biological oceanography Evolution
Started From the Bottom…
…now we’re neuston – did ocean surface organisms evolve from their seafloor ancestors?
Evolution
A Bigger Chill: Climatic Influences on the Evolution of Teleost Fishes
Teloest fishes all look different! But could the evolution of their bodies be linked to climate?
Evolution
Bland, Blind and Beautiful
Why did these sea snails lose their color and vision in the deep sea?
Evolution
The Care and Feeding of Tropical Cichlids
Parenthood is an all-consuming task. How did some tropical fish evolve to take that sentiment literally? Reference: Weller, H. I.,…
Evolution
Thanks to this newly discovered tissue baleen whales can eat by the thousands
Scientists found a unique tissue that prevents water from entering whales’ lungs
Evolution
How did flying fish get their “wings”?
The evolution of their long, fin-like wings might be surprisingly simple.
Evolution
Seahorses Have The Ultimate ‘Dad Bod’
Did you know that male seahorses become pregnant? Read on to find out more on this unique feature and how…
Biological oceanography Climate Change Evolution Human impacts Microbiome Plastic
Catching a ride on plastic: how dangerous bacteria might travel across oceans
Plastic is abundant in the ocean ecosystem. Not only is it harmful to marine animals, but as scientists discovered, it…
Behavior Biological oceanography Biology Climate Change Evolution
One Fish, Two Fish, Climate Change, Who Lives?
There is variation within species, and this variation can lead to some individuals surviving better in the face of environmental…
Book Review deep sea Evolution
Hiding at its best: Ultra-black fish of the deep sea
Animals stay hidden from predators using different skin colors and patterns as camouflage. Scientists recently discovered a unique way some…
Evolution
A shell of a ride: Pteropod survival through past mass extinction events and insights into present climate change
By looking at DNA and fossils of pelagic sea snails, Dr. Peijnenburg and colleagues are beginning to understand how this…
Evolution Genetics
Shedding Light on the Origin of Clam Photosymbiosis
You may have heard of photosymbiosis in corals. But did you know that some species of clams also host photosynthetic…
Evolution
A Deep Water Dimmer Switch: How Fish Use Light as Camouflage
The deep sea can be a dangerous place to be a fish. Certain fish at this depth have been known…
Biological oceanography Ecology Evolution Methodology
Southern Ocean diatoms: while they’re small, they are mighty!
Tiny organisms called phytoplankton fuel the marine food web. How have they adapted to live in the Southern Ocean where…
Biology Ecology Evolution
Facing the music: calls from one of the worlds most endangered dolphins
The Study: Melo-Santos, G., Figueiredo Rodrigues, A.L., Tardin, R.H., de Sá Maciel, I., Marmontel, M., Da Silva, M.L., May-Collado, L.J.…