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Ecology

Fish in the Forests of Japan: How dense tree cover can boost the health of estuarine ecosystems.

We all know how important trees are for maintaining healthy terrestrial ecosystems - but how do they impact marine environments?

Climate Change

Coming in hot! Marine heatwaves impact sea turtle nesting on Diego Garcia Island

Marine heatwaves are not only affecting underwater ecosystems like coral reefs but also sandy beaches, important for sea turtle nesting.

Biological oceanography

Deep-dwellers of the sea affected by clouds in the sky

Plankton and fish daily vertical migrations are affected by cloud shadows, a previously undescribed phenomenon.

Coral

Gifted healers: Some corals have the whole package when it comes to recovery

In a watery world where a wound can mean deadly infection, what makes some corals heal faster than others?

Invasive Species

Predicting the Future: How will Invasive Species deal with Our Changing Oceans?

Our oceans are getting warmer and more acidic. Here's how aquatic plants are adjusting.

Hazards

Stretching Stings: How jellyfish can sting without using tentacles

Jellyfish can cause painful and dangerous stings, but did you know that some jellyfish can sting without even touching you?

Coastal Management

Walking the estuary for stories of change

Through estuary walks, researchers delve into the meanings humans make about this dynamic land(and sea)-scape.

Microbiology

First Report of Biologically Produced Elemental Carbon

Deep-sea microorganisms have been found to produce elemental carbon, although the biological reason remains unknown.

Pollution

Plastic pollution in the time of COVID-19 pandemic

Impacts of COVID-19 pandemic are not just confined to public health and the economy, they extend to the environment.

Climate Change

Crabby about climate change

Scientists predict that climate change could have different implications for shallow and deep-water crustaceans. Read to find out more!

Evolution

How did flying fish get their “wings”?

The evolution of their long, fin-like wings might be surprisingly simple.

Behavior

Renewable energy is good for people, but what about porpoises?

A recent study helps us understand how some marine mammals may be impacted by tidal turbines.

Policy

Dynamic Ocean Management: Saving Whales and Shipping Responsibly

This new study examines how blue whales can be protected while still using marine resources via dynamic ocean management.

Ecology

Feasting whales fuel ocean ecosystems

Baleen whales eat a lot. Can their appetites help marine ecosystems recover from overfishing?

Climate Change

A plankTON of heat: How do copepods respond to temperature and warming oceans?

Is climate change causing problems for those tiny crustaceans?

Remote Sensing

GeoAI and spatially explicit artificial intelligence techniques for ocean conservation

How can artificial intelligence be useful for ocean conservation?

Biological oceanography

Measurements of zooplankton breathing, pooping & peeing? Oh my!

While tiny in nature, zooplankton are important in regulating carbon in the ocean. Read on to learn how!

Behavior

Gobies get by with a little help from their friends

Lower stress levels due to safety in numbers might limit the fish's ability to camouflage.

Human impacts

No longer a needle in a haystack: The distribution and abundance of microplastics in beaches

Where do microplastics end up in the ocean?