Human impacts
Oysters going viral
The human norovirus persisted longer than 6 weeks in contaminated oysters held at lower water temperatures, suggesting that the water…
Biology
Evolution of the opercle: changing bones reflect marine/freshwater divide
The shift from marine to freshwater habitat is a drastic one, and many evolutionary changes accompany it. This article focuses…
Biology Climate Change
If You Must, Adjust? Polar Bears Leaving Sea Ice in the Arctic
Everyone knows that polar bears have become the poster children for species threatened by climate change. And it’s for good…
Book Review Physical oceanography
A salty ocean makes a happy home (planet)
The first things we learn about the ocean are that it’s big and salty. We know that its bigness is…
Book Review
Antarctic krill, stuck with rocks in a hard place
Krill have been washing up on the coast of an Antarctic island with pebbles stuck in their digestive tracts. As…
Biology
With a little help from my friends: sea turtles hatch together to save energy
Sea turtle hatchlings face long odds when they emerge from their buried nests. But at least they don't have to…
En Espanol
Cambiando con el ambiente: ¿Cuan resilientes son los peces de los arrecifes de corales?
Translated by Sandra Schleier, Original Post BY SEAN ANDERSON Artículo: Rummer, J. L., & Munday, P. L. (2016). Climate change and…
Climate Change Glaciers Physical oceanography
Greenland ice melt may impact Atlantic Ocean temperature and climate
Paper: Claus W. Böning, et al. 2016. Emerging impact of Greenland meltwater on deepwater formation in the North Atlantic Ocean.…
Biology Ecology Natural History
Migrating lobsters use magnets to find their way
For the last post in our school's out for summer theme week, take a look inside to see how migrating…
Behavior Biology
School is in Session for Fish
Human school is a place to learn. Fish school is a way of swimming in a group to stay alive.…
Behavior Biology Book Review Developmental Biology Ecology
Do You Have Your Exit Buddy?
It’s a tough ocean out there for a larval fish—sticking together can be the best thing to do. But until…
Behavior Biological oceanography Biology Book Review Developmental Biology Evolution
Killer whale pods: hunting dynamics
Killer whale pods spend almost all of their time together, with the exception of when they hunt. Why are they…
Biology Conference Conservation
Shark (and fish, reptiles, and amphibians) Week for Scientists II: Notes from the Joint Meeting of Ichthyology and Herpetology 2016
As Shark Week drew to an end, the scientist that study sharks, fish, amphibians and reptiles joined together to discuss…
Biogeochemistry Climate Change
Do coral reefs help fight climate change?
Coral reefs are called the rainforests of the sea for their stunning biodiversity. But can they, like forests on land,…
Physical oceanography
Seals put on their thinking caps for under-ice science
Scientists investigate warm water that drives melting in Antarctica with the help of some seals with high-tech hats.
Geology Modeling
Pluto perhaps not so icy after all
Pluto, the ex-planet at the far reaches of our solar system, recently had a nice photo op as a NASA…
Conference
Marine Educator Conference Highlights: Glowing jellyfish, bad petitions, lost sharks & affordable VR
An ocean pharmacy made possible by jellyfish, the danger of bad petitions, the importance of understanding 'lost sharks', and affordable…
Coastal Management
Rip Rap Sill: The Best of Both Worlds
The hybrid shoreline stabilization method called rip rap sill combines rock structures with native vegetation. This study found that fish…
En Espanol
Artículo de la Visita: Playa de los Tigres, Bahamas: Un refugio para tiburones tigres hembras.
Translated by Sandra Schleier, Original post by Amanda Ingram Este artículo fue escrito por una estudiante graduada, Amanda Ingram.…