Climate Change
Heating up the Marine Food Web
Lobster fishers provide a unique perspective into how the food web in the Gulf of Maine is changing due to…
Geology
A Ridge’s Race to Capture CO2
Slow and steady spreading ridges may win the race against climate change.
Biological oceanography
Rethinking Sea Ice Ridges as Algae Habitats
When sea ice collides, pressure ridges may form an overlooked habitat for algae.
Behavior
How Social Dynamics Impact Sperm Whale Movements in the Caribbean
Sperm whale pods movement could be based on the presence or absence of other pods, indicating interesting social dynamics.
Coastal Management Conservation
The North Atlantic right whale, and the effects of multiple stressors
In this new study, researchers investigate new methods to look at how species cope with multiple stressors all at once...
Fisheries
Surviving the Hook
What is the likelihood of a shark surviving a catch and release from a recreational fishery?
Biological oceanography Glaciers
Let Them Eat Iron!
A phytoplankton feast in the Southern Ocean may help address climate change.
Biological oceanography
It’s a Domino Effect: As the Ice Shifts, So Does Everything Else
Changes in sea ice are transforming ecosystems from the bottom up, with dramatic effects on microscopic phytoplankton.
Ecology
Humpback Whales to the Rescue
Humpback whales exhibit an extraordinary behavior to protect each other from orca whale attacks.
Conservation Ecology
Common dolphins – maybe not aging well…
A new study estimating age of dolphins in the Bay of Biscay shows their lifespans may be getting shorter -…
Biochemistry
No Bones, No Problem
Shark jaws and vertebrae may hold the key to understanding their metabolism.
Climate Change Coral Ecology
Ocean upwelling: What happens to coral reefs if it stops?
Spring, D.L., Fox, M.D., Green, J.A.M., Guillaume-Castel, R., Jacobs, Z., Roche, R.C., Turner, J.R. and Williams, G.J. (2025), Climate change…
Conservation
What can manta ray movements teach us about establishing protected areas?
A research team investigates how tracking manta ray movement can improve the conservation of the vulnerable species.
Behavior Coastal Management Conservation
Porpoise Echo Chamber: When Fake Clicks Change Real Behavior
Technology can be a massive help in conservation, but sometimes have some unexpected consequences...
Climate Change Conservation
How to Protect Corals as Tested During the 4th Global Coral Bleaching Event
Relocating corals to lower depths offers hope of survival through bleaching events.
Climate Change
Melting May Not be the Fastest Way to Lose Ice
Big waves add stress to ice shelves leading to large ice loss events in Antarctica.
Ecology
How do offshore wind farms impact marine invertebrate communities?
Offshore wind farms are producers of clean, green energy. But how do they impact surrounding benthic communities?
Biology Physiology
Built for bubble netting: how humpback whale body shape helps them hunt
Ever wondered what the reason why humpback whales may have such very long fins? This new study may have the…
