Evolution
The Slow Burn: Slower Metabolisms May Help Mollusks Avoid Extinction
By looking at fossils found in the Western Atlantic, Dr. Luke Strotz and a team of scientists at the University…
ocean engineering
Acquisition and curation and management, oh my!
Data management is an often over looked part of the scientific process. But it is quickly becoming the elephant in…
Biogeochemistry
Reduction in Deforestation Influencing Atmospheric CO2
Since 2000, atmospheric CO2 hasn’t been rising as quickly as we expected. It may be because plants on land have…
Biological oceanography Book Review Physical oceanography
Productivity Comes In Waves
How do waves in the ocean affect phytoplankton? Check out this post to learn more!
Human Health
Attacking Alzheimer’s: Medicinal marine microbes
Alzheimer's disease is a serious brain condition that affects many elderly people. It is important to find new ways to…
Conservation
Reconnecting with Sharks
Sharks: an animal we love to fear. Sharks are an essential part of the environment; unfortunately, these animals are facing…
Biology engineerings
New technology inspired from ancient art
When scientists find new applications for old ideas, they can open up a world of possibilities. A group of researches…
Sharkbites Saturday
The shark and the side salad
Everyone knows all sharks are carnivores. Or are they?
Biological oceanography
Millennial algae are not as productive: lazy, or less sea ice opportunities?
Why aren't Arctic phytoplankton as productive as they used to be? Is it a lazy millennial thing, or something more…
Biology
When having babies, is quantity or quality better?
Evolution is riddled with trade-offs. One of the classic examples is how to spread maternal resources – is it better…
Invasive Species
Navigating historical passages of marine invasive species
Invasive species are a persistent threat to marine ecosystems. In this post, authors explore the historical context of marine invasive…
Climate Change
Holding fast: kelp in Nova Scotia tries to grow on turf algae after a period of decline
Kelp has had a few rough decades that have led to the decline that threatens not only kelp but the…
Biochemistry Climate Change Physical oceanography Remote Sensing
Antarctic Eddies Suck Carbon from the Atmosphere
A recent study from researchers at the University of Tasmania investigates the relationship between ocean eddies and phytoplankton growth in…
Survey
October Theme Week Survey
Let us know what you'd like to learn more about: marine benthic ecology, zoos and aquariums, or research tech! Just…
Sharkbites Saturday
Jumbo Shrimp: The First Definitive Evidence of a Megalodon Nursery
Where did baby Megalodon sharks hang out? In nurseries of course! Read on to learn more about how scientists identified…
Biogeochemistry
Evidence of the Ocean Releasing CO2
Starting 8,000 years ago, a modest but unusual rise in atmospheric CO2 has kept our planet livable and paved the…
Physical oceanography technology
Walking on a Fine Line
What is a WireWalker? You might initially picture someone walking along a tightrope across some crazy abyss. From an observational…
Book Review Sea Turtles
Turtles of the North – Canadian Fishermen Help Scientists Study the Cryptic Leatherback
For most people, sea turtles evoke visions of white sand beaches, crystal clear waters, and boozy fruity drinks, the…
Sharkbites Saturday
A Species Hiding in Plain Sight
People have been catching this shark for years and have been mistaking it for its identical relative. But, scientists have…
Book Review deep sea Sea-level Rise
Growing a Scientist: Undergraduate Research 2018, part 3
Check out these posts by guest authors Deborah Leopo, Mike Miller, Whitney Marshall, and Robert Lewis about deep sea snail…