Parasitism

A parasitic worm has infected river otters and minks!

As global temperature increases, salmon farming faces increasing pressure from a copepod known as the salmon louse. Are the salmon…

Parasitism

Is a warmer world really a sicker world? When it comes to the ocean, it's not always that clear. However,…

Parasitism

Where do worms live? In the dirt, on sidewalks after a rain storm, and on the bottom of the sea…

Parasitism

Seals carry their lice everywhere they go, including their deep dives in the ocean. But how do seal lice fare…

Some people would tell you that they believe in big romantic gestures, while others believe in small, thoughtful actions. But…

Parasitism

Parasites are nasty and resilient organisms, often highly specialized to fit their hosts. But sometimes, nature allows a bit of…

Animals move for a number of reasons. The French grunt leaves the coral reefs at night for seagrass. A group…

Scientists (myself included!) have been doing a lot of work on how marine animals respond to rising carbon dioxide (CO2)…

All other things being equal, would you rather live where mutually beneficial relationships are available or where they aren’t? Well,…

Scientists have only recently started studying the wealth of biological diversity that is found on top of glaciers. Cryoconite holes…

Parisites live in fish mouths and undergo opportunistic sex changes.

Whales are a lot like people: if something’s annoying or hurting you, you’ll go out of your way to avoid…

Lox and lice. Not a combination of critters you envision when planning your Sunday brunch. Unfortunately, an increase in drug…

Copepods dominate the world’s oceans. They are important in the marine food web and help to regulate the global carbon…