Coral Ecology Human impacts Seabird poop and coral growth: an unexpected link How corals feast thanks to seabirds digestive systems
Conservation Testing the Effectiveness of Urban Marine Protected Areas Can Marine Protected Areas effectively protect the natural environment in the shadow of large population centers?
deep sea This deep sea shark pales in comparison – for an unknown reason A ghostly surprise for a fishing boat became a colorless curiosity for deep sea scientists.
Biodiversity What tiny fossils can tell us about a biodiversity hotspot Ostracods unlock the mysteries of how the Coral Triangle came to be the most biodiverse region on the planet.
Parasitism A New Host is a New Life The travels of parasitic sea anemones from the North Atlantic to the Mediterranean.
Fisheries The Fish That Could Live Forever What if we could preserve endangered species so they never go extinct?
Climate Change Ecology Plastic From laundry to the deep sea The impact of microfiber plastics on marine snowfall
Alternative Energy Waves of the Future Should we risk disrupting rocky shore ecology in order to capture wave energy?
Biological oceanography Does El Niño disrupt dinner? A recent study finds foraging resilience in female elephant seals in the wake of El Niño events.
Coral Changing for Reproductive Success! Coral reproduction may be a regularly changing cycle, and how this helps conservation!
Biogeochemistry Color by Numbers – How ocean color observed by satellites is helping researchers monitor rapidly changing Arctic coastal ecosystems Diaries from the field are used to validate satellite data
Evolution Fish antifreeze proteins give clues to the evolution of novel genes How did polar fish acquire the genes that help them survive in cold waters?
Climate Change Human impacts Super Trees: The Importance of Mangrove Survival How might climate change be impacting mangrove survival?
Behavior Ecology genomics Decoding the genes behind jellyfish movement How jellyfish know which way is up.
Behavior Megamouth Sharks in the Moonlight New information has come to the light on what megamouth sharks do everyday.
Science Communication From Intern to Ocean Advocate: An Unforgettable Summer in Hawaii A paid job as a marine biologist can be competitive but keep your head up and keep your heart strong!
Coral The Peculiar Case of South African Cold-Water Corals All about the complexity and diversity of deep-sea corals!
Biological oceanography Our changing polar oceans Melting ice sheets in Antarctica create a longer growing season for phytoplankton
deep sea Ocean Exploration Exploring the Deep Sea Like a Native Researchers have begun to explore the deep sea by seeing it through the eyes of the predators that roam the…