Biology Invasive Species Microbiology
Lionfish slime helps ward off diseases
We know of many things that protect animals against disease – immune systems and gut bacteria are just the two…
Atmospheric Science Climate Change Science Communication
The Polar Linkage Express: complicated interactions between the Arctic and mid-latitudes
Climb aboard the Polar Linkage Express to learn about the main challenges facing scientists as they try to decipher just…
Biochemistry Biological oceanography Chemistry Climate Change Modeling
Eat Organic at Your Local Gyre Margin
Paper: Letscher, Robert T., et al. 2016. Nutrient budgets in the subtropical ocean gyres dominated by lateral transport. Nature Geoscience, v.9:…
Book Review Coral Methodology Ocean Exploration Remote Sensing Survey technology
Ocean mapping on a budget
The seafloor is complex and mapping it is difficult because direct observations are hindered because it is underwater. Scientists have…
En Espanol
Gracias Océano: El agradecimiento de los escritores y esta traductora
Translated by Sandra Schleier, Original Post by Rebecca Flynn Este es el fin de semana de Acción de Gracia, pero…
En Espanol
7 razones para darle gracias a nuestro Océano
Translated by Sandra Schleier, Original Post by Megan Chen Buscan la palabra “océano” en Google y la mayoría de las…
Biology Conservation Coral deep sea Ecology Ocean Exploration Science Communication
Giving Thanks for the Ocean: The gratitude of the writers
Today is the day after Thanksgiving, but I think the spirit of gratitude should live on. Many of the other…
Book Review Science Communication
The sappiest oceanbites article you may ever read: one author’s ponderings about gratitude for the oceans
When I first saw the email stating that the oceanbites theme week would revolve around why we are thankful for…
Science Communication
The ocean is my cake
Or, to be more thematically appropriate, pie. Pumpkin pie. Because, if we’re being honest, pumpkin pie is the superior Thanksgiving…
Biology
Rocky Beauty Nestled in Salem Sound
Thanksgiving is a time for reflection and gratitude. This month, I want to talk about my own journey with the…
Science Communication
7 Reasons to Give Thanks For Our Ocean
This Thanksgiving, let's give pause and reflect on reasons to be thankful for the ocean!
Policy
What Does the US Election Mean for Our Oceans?
The oceans are subject to the whims of national policy, and yet they know no borders. Being poor ocean stewards…
Biological oceanography
Microbes: The original organic cleaning agents
Natural and human caused leakage of oil into the environment is commonplace throughout the world. Scientists are learning how microbes…
Behavior Biology Book Review Coastal Management Fisheries
A Whale Shaped Needle in a Ocean Sized Haystack
Sperm whales are very large, but they can still be tricky to find in the ocean! These researchers combined several…
Climate Change Glaciers Physical oceanography technology
Melting ice shelves could be slowing down ocean circulation: Elephant seals lend a flipper to find out
Wanted: Antarctic researchers to study the formation of deep water in the coastal Antarctic seas. Job requirements: Plenty of blubber…
Biology
Long-lived sharks challenge ageing theory
Greenland sharks can live to be over 400 years old. What can they tell us about ageing?
Biology deep sea Ecology
When Pigs Get Crabs: A Story of Symbiosis
Excerpt: The deep sea is not an easy place to live. Cold, dark, and featureless, it doesn’t provide a lot…
Behavior Book Review Climate Change Ecology Invasive Species
With A Little Help From My Friend: Unexpected benefits of invasive species?
Invasive species are widely talked about as unequivocally bad influences on ecosystems, but oftentimes their interactions are more complex. Click…
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Book Review Climate Change
The Pacific Pacemaker: Using Models to Explain Warming Hiatus
While the Earth’s mean surface temperature is slowly increasing, there are occasional, temporary slowdowns in the overall trend. The Interdecadal…
