Physiology
Turtles turn heat exchange topsy-turvy
Counter-current heat exchange is a classic example of an elegant anatomical solution to this physiological problem. Leatherback sea turtles do…
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Physiology
Oxygen favours the bold
It takes personality for the African sharptooth catfishes to breathe air. But they also consider their surroundings before visiting the…
Physiology
Trawling selects for faster fish
A new study suggests that differences in exercise performance make some individuals more vulnerable to capture by trawling than others,…
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Warming up to climate change
Are you a fish that can’t cope with warming oceans? Don’t hesitate, acclimate! Scientists have found if fish have the…
Physiology
Icefish can’t keep their cool in warm water
The Antarctic climate is changing, and the increasing temperature is wreaking havoc on the physiology of endemic species. Will icefish,…
Physiology
Sound waves: dolphins in a noisy ocean
As human influence in Earth’s oceans increases, so does the background noise. How might dolphins cope with changes in environmental…
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Science Says Fish Should Stay in School!
Is it cool for fish to stay in a school? Many do, but why? Avoiding predators is one reason, but…
Biology Climate Change Coral Ecology Ocean Acidification Physiology
Consummate Corals: resilience in an acidifying ocean
Gloom and doom has been the dominant message associated with climate change. However, it is important to remember that when…
Biochemistry Harmful Algal Bloom Physiology
Toxic meal: Chemical cues from copepods increase red-tide toxicity
Yes, you can purchase a fuzzy red tide-forming algal cell. Aside from being much smaller and lacking any type of…
Biology Physiology
The first evidence of a warm blooded fish
Fish are cold blooded, right? Their body temperature is regulated by the temperature of the surrounding water. Well, this may…
Biology Ecology Physiology
Elastic nerves make rorqual whales the Mister Fantastic of the ocean
A team of researchers have discovered extremely elastic nerves in the mouth and tongue of rorqual whales. This is highly…
Climate Change Physiology
Offspring inherit trait developed in parents
Damselfish offspring inherit a trait developed by parents raised in warmer temperatures.
Climate Change Developmental Biology Ocean Acidification Physiology
Sea urchins work harder, faster to cope with ocean acidification
The ability of sea urchins to withstand ocean acidification comes at a hidden cost.
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Highlights from the National Shellfisheries Meeting
Ever wanted to know what it’s like to go to a scientific conference? Here’s a summary of what conferences are…
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Crustaceans are smarter than you think
Ever wondered how your lobster behaves before it reaches your dinner plate? Caribbean spiny lobsters take advantage of a unique…
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Deadly Dino’s
Copepods dominate the world’s oceans. They are important in the marine food web and help to regulate the global carbon…
Biology Physiology
Shocking behavior: Electric eels use remote control to locate, stun their prey
Electric eels are something more than shocking.
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On the natural history of sex: which came first, internal or external fertilization?
Fish fossils have something surprising to tell us about last night.
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Whale Watching: Fun for Us, Stressful for Them
Whale watching is a popular activity around New England, especially in the summer, but this new study suggests we're doing…
Biology Physiology
Suck It!: Why Octopus Arms Don’t Stick To Each Other
Many students have wondered why the sticky, sucker-covered arms of the octopus don’t stick to one another as the animal…