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Not all snow falls from the sky
Biological oceanography Climate Change Physical oceanography

Not all snow falls from the sky

How Sea Ice and Stratification Shape Marine Snow in Greenland Fjords
April 28, 2026April 28, 2026 Samantha Glass
Fish are Growing Smaller!
Human impacts

Fish are Growing Smaller!

How has fishing impacted fish sizes?
April 23, 2026 Melinda Edie
The tiny drifters with massive appetites
Ecology

The tiny drifters with massive appetites

Tiny translucent jellies can reshape entire food webs
April 14, 2026April 14, 2026 Josiah Grzywacz
Earthquake-> Landslide-> Tsunami?
Geology Hazards

Earthquake-> Landslide-> Tsunami?

Earthquakes usually lead to landslides, but do landslides always lead to tsunamis?
April 2, 2026 Rebecca Lippitt
The hidden cost of killer whale motherhood
Behavior

The hidden cost of killer whale motherhood

Even apex predators get worn down by kids
March 31, 2026March 31, 2026 Josiah Grzywacz
Seaweed blooms are expanding – and transforming the Global Ocean.
Remote Sensing

Seaweed blooms are expanding – and transforming the Global Ocean.

The first global analysis of the distribution of seaweed blooms and how they are changing.
March 30, 2026March 30, 2026 Kendra Devereux
Humpback, Minke, and Fin Whales… Oh My! The Science of Whale Entanglement in Irish Seas
Conservation Fisheries Pollution

Humpback, Minke, and Fin Whales… Oh My! The Science of Whale Entanglement in Irish Seas

Mapping the risk of whale entanglement sheds light for marine conservation efforts.
March 26, 2026March 25, 2026 Samantha Glass
Hide and seek: motionless camouflage of the white-squid
Behavior

Hide and seek: motionless camouflage of the white-squid

Imagine playing a game of hide and seek. Where are the best places to hide? What about hiding in plain…
March 24, 2026 Melinda Edie
Double Agent: The Arctic Ocean’s Role in Methane Emissions
Climate Change

Double Agent: The Arctic Ocean’s Role in Methane Emissions

New study reveals the Arctic Ocean can both emit and absorb methane, acting as a complex climate player.
March 17, 2026June 17, 2026 Massa Polasek
Invisible Boiling Point
Climate Change

Invisible Boiling Point

Scientists reveal the hidden threat of climate change on elasmobranch fertility.
March 10, 2026 Braden Furness
Seamounts Reveal Pacific Ocean Basin History
Geology

Seamounts Reveal Pacific Ocean Basin History

New data from the NW Pacific reveals a complex tectonic history.
March 3, 2026 Rebecca Lippitt
Strategically Preserving Biodiversity in a Changing Ocean
Conservation Policy

Strategically Preserving Biodiversity in a Changing Ocean

Selecting climate-resilient refuge areas is achievable but requires tactful conservation planning.
February 27, 2026February 25, 2026 Samantha Glass
Do Male or Female Crabs Respond More to Electromagnetic Fields?
Human impacts

Do Male or Female Crabs Respond More to Electromagnetic Fields?

The introduction of anthropogenic electromagnetic fields alter crustaceans' behavior...but who is most impacted, males or females?
February 25, 2026 Melinda Edie
Fungal robbers in the Southern Baltic Sea
Ecology

Fungal robbers in the Southern Baltic Sea

Algal blooms may have a fungus problem
February 16, 2026February 16, 2026 Josiah Grzywacz
Secret Dogfish Society
Behavior

Secret Dogfish Society

Scientists explore the spiny dogfish community in Norway's fjords.
February 12, 2026February 11, 2026 Braden Furness
Mussels Help Track Volcanic Unrest in Italy
Geology

Mussels Help Track Volcanic Unrest in Italy

The volcanic history of Campi Flegrei is rewritten with the help of marine organisms.
February 4, 2026 Rebecca Lippitt
Is the carbon budget balanced?
Biogeochemistry Human impacts

Is the carbon budget balanced?

New Study Suggests Carbon Exchange Estimates May Need an Audit
January 30, 2026January 27, 2026 Samantha Glass
The Impacts of Bottom Trawling on Seafloor Communities
Human impacts

The Impacts of Bottom Trawling on Seafloor Communities

How does bottom trawling impact the seafloor and marine life?
January 28, 2026 Melinda Edie
Do vessel operators get the seal of approval?
Behavior Coastal Management Conservation

Do vessel operators get the seal of approval?

Watching the watchers: New study examines the behavior of vessel operators around an Australian fur seal colony
January 21, 2026January 20, 2026 Claire Lacey
This alga can handle the spotlight
Ecology

This alga can handle the spotlight

How a tiny organism thrives in chaotic coastal light
January 19, 2026January 19, 2026 Josiah Grzywacz

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