Volcanoes
Volcanoes and Climate: A Not-So-Explosive Relationship
Reviewing: Dee, Sylvia G., et al. “No consistent ENSO response to volcanic forcing over the last millennium.” Science 367.6485 (2020):…
deep sea
Telling time in the deep sea
Can animals tell time in the pitch black of the deep-sea? Find out how researchers Dr. Audrey Mat and others…
Climate Change
A Fishy Ally to Help Coral Reefs
What if we had something on the inside to help us fight climate change's impacts on coral reefs? A helpful…
Paleontology
An ancient dolphin gives a glimpse of the past
What can fossilized dolphin skeletons tell us about how whales transitioned from land to sea millions of years ago? New…
Geology
Undersea Volcanoes Explode Dramatically
Under the incredible pressures of the deep sea, how do volcanoes erupt? And how do these eruptions affect the marine…
deep sea
Are we ready to mine the seafloor?
Are we ready to mine the seafloor? Effects evident even after 26 years.
Aquaculture Biodiversity Biology Conservation Ecology Human impacts
Stop Clowning Around: Cyanide Fishing in the Indo-Pacific
What does cyanide have to do with the tropical reef fish sold as pets and showcased in aquariums? A recent…
Conservation Ecology Glaciers
Antarctic Sea Ice – What do Adélie Penguins have to do with it?
In light of global climate change and warming ocean waters, is there any good news? Turns out some Antarctic penguins…
Behavior Biological oceanography Biology Conservation Ecology
Making Animals Comfortable In Their (Marine) Skin
The future of marine animal tracking could be a new flexible, stretchable, and ultra-lightweight technology called the "Marine Skin".
Coastal Management
Caffeinated Seas: Unique Tracers for Wastewater-borne Contaminants
Did you ever think your coffee addiction could help solve marine pollution? It turns out all that caffeine and artificial…
Biology Coastal Management Conservation Ecology Fisheries Policy
Getting your toes wet: Citizen science as a means for long-term monitoring
To understand ecosystem level changes, it is important to monitor an ecosystem over a long period of time. However, long-term…
Neurobiology
Counterintuitive? Fish make more brain cells in water rich with carbon dioxide
Fish continuously make new neurons in their brain. Ocean acidification is harmful for marine life, but can it help fish…
Economy
Pros and cons of conservation: how rebounding sea otter populations impact local economies
Growing sea otter populations are seen as a conservation victory. These cute, charismatic marine mammals are rebounding from near extinction,…
Conservation
From Table to Tour Boat: How Our Perception of Large Marine Animals Has Changed Over Time
Whether they elicit feelings of awe, admiration, or fear, there’s just something fascinating about large animals. In the Western world,…
Coastal Management
Fig leaf or laurel wreath – When does “green” development help or hurt the ocean?
Making new coastal development more environmentally friendly seems like a win-win, but how much is helpful and how much is…
Coastal Management deep sea Developmental Biology Human impacts
Stuck in the mud: a drilling downer for corals
Oil and gas play huge roles in shaping modern lifestyles, providing ease and comfort; while our lives may be simplified,…
Atmospheric Chemistry Atmospheric Science Chemistry Climate Change Physical oceanography
How do greenhouse gases move?: An updated study on nitrous oxide exchange from the ocean to the atmosphere
Our atmosphere is composed of different gases like oxygen, nitrogen, and carbon dioxide. These gases can absorb energy, sent from…
Biodiversity Biology Coastal Management Conservation Coral Ecology Fisheries Human impacts Policy Trophic Ecology
Peace for Coral Reefs
As the world has learned over the past several months, a little solitude goes a long way towards a healthy…
Coral
In an Uncertain Future, How Might Corals Survive?
Scleractinian corals form the framework for reef ecosystems but are increasingly threatened. By looking at the coral fossil record, scientists…
Behavior Biological oceanography Biology Noise
Sounds, Stress, and Stingrays
Have you ever wondered if stingrays can hear noise? Sharks, skates, and rays have multiple sensory organs to help then…