Biological oceanography
Lighting up the Polar Night
The northern lights aren't the only natural phenomenon lighting up the night in the Polar North.
Sensory Systems
Hearing Hardships: How sharks hear in a human-dominated world
Sharks can smell blood and detect heartbeats from great distances away. But did you know they have good ears too?
Ocean Acidification
Monitoring ocean acidification takes a village (or many!)
Ocean acidification is a global change, but its local progression can be unpredictable and tough to monitor. To keep tabs…
Trophic Ecology
Feeling peckish? A diet assessment of a Hawaiian shearwater
Evaluating diet from digested stomach content is difficult and can be inconclusive. That’s why scientists from Hawaii DNA sequenced it…
Chemistry
A New Way to Make Hydrocarbons
Marine scientists used isotopic fingerprinting techniques to discover a new way that the hydrocarbons in oil and gas are formed.
Biology
A “super simple” approach to immunity
This super simple animal has immune cells. What does it mean for biology? References: Mayorova, T.D., Hammar, K., Jung, J.H.…
Biodiversity
Will coral reef biodiversity persevere through climate change?
New research from Hawaii indicates that there may be more hope for coral reefs than previously thought.
Ocean Exploration
There’s another ocean and it’s not on Earth
Space mission reveals the wonders of an alien ocean world.
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.
