Climate Change
It’s a trap! African penguins impacted by climate change
Young penguins living along the southwestern coast of Africa typically follow cool, nutrient rich water to find food as they…
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¿Deberíamos prohibir toda pesca de tiburones?
Traducido por Sandra Schleier, artículo original por MEGAN CHEN Artículo: Simpfendorfer, CA, Dulvy, NK (2017). Bright spots of sustainable shark fishing.…
Biological oceanography Biology Microbiology
Hunter-Chiller: Multiple feeding strategies for some of the world’s smallest organisms
Because of their ability to conduct photosynthesis, most of our planet’s oxygen comes from microscopic organisms in the ocean called…
Book Review Physical oceanography
Oceans absorb more carbon with weaker ocean circulation
A team of researchers investigate why the ocean has been absorbing more carbon from the atmosphere in recent decades, and…
Biology
Now we got bad blood: Oxygen binding is not affected by haemoglobin subtype in Atlantic cod
Why do northern and southern populations of Atlantic cod have different haemoglobin subtypes? A recent study upsets over 50 years…
Atmospheric Science Climate Change Human Health Pollution
MARPOL-ling in the Right Direction
Posted by Steven Koch Research article: Zetterdahl, M., Jana Moldanov, J., Xiangyu Pei, X., Pathak, R. K., Demirdjian, B. (2016).…
Book Review Natural History Paleontology
A look into the past…and into a gnarly set of teeth
New discoveries are made every day, but ‘new’ does not always mean current. In this case, scientists are using technology…
Chemistry Climate Change Paleoceanography
The Bipolar See-Saw: Dansgaard-Oeschger Events and the Antarctic Climate
Within large timescales of glacial and interglacial periods, mini, rapid climate shifts may occur thanks to oceanic circulation processes and…
Fisheries
Should all shark fishing be banned?
It might seem like a no-brainer to ban shark fishing as well as the sale and trade of shark products.…
Biogeochemistry
Funny happenings in the tropical Pacific
Nitrous oxide is a powerful greenhouse gas made by environmental microbes. In the ocean, microbes making this greenhouse gas live…
Climate Change Microbiome Sea Ice
The Meltdown: Protists in the time of disappearing Sea Ice in the Arctic Ocean
Sea ice levels in the Arctic Ocean safeguard thousands of marine biosystems. Protists are little known micro-organisms that play a…
Biology deep sea Hazards Pollution Toxicology
Manmade Pollutants Plague Deep-sea Organsims
Scientists have found an alarming accumulation of certain persistent organic pollutants in an environment previously thought pristine and untouched by…
Behavior Biology Climate Change Ecology Ocean Acidification
Ocean acidification makes predators dumb
Chemistry is important for a lot of things, but can it change the behavior of animals? Read on to find…
Behavior Book Review Coastal Management Conservation Coral Ecology Human impacts
Small MPAs: the new all-you-can-eat buffets?
Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) are a popular conservation tool and are in many situations very effective. Unfortunately, as with many…
Fisheries
What can tuna tell us about mercury emissions?
North America’s mercury emissions have declined over the last two decades. Researchers have found a connection between the declining emissions…
Behavior Biology Book Review Conservation Ecology Evolution
Like a champion Casanova in the sky
After migrating thousands of miles from their southern wintering grounds, males of a certain species of shorebird log thousands more…
Biology Book Review Geology Glaciers Paleoceanography
Glaciers have big league role in silica budget.
Glaciers get a lot of attention because they’re expansive sheets of ice. They’re important to understand because they can impact…
Book Review
Turn off some lights for the turtles: using statistics to make turtle conservation tangible
You've heard about "turn down for what..."; now check out this article and figure out exactly what you're turning down…
Policy
Senators propose bill to ensure independence of federal researchers
Last week, a group of Senators introduced legislation that aims to preserve the independence of U.S. government scientists. The Scientific…
Book Review Policy Science Communication
Keeping Up the Fight: Tips for Science Policy Engagement
Concerned for the future of science? I’ve highlighted a few things you can do to stay engaged in 15 minutes…
