Policy Science Communication
National Ocean Policy: a look inside Congress
Ever wondered what your government does for the oceans? Here’s a brief glimpse.
En Espanol
Pez– Padre animal de año, 2016
Translated by Sandra Schleier, original post by: DINA NAVON Vamos hablar de sexo (en los peces) Cuando escucho las palabras “cuidado…
Biogeochemistry
Why iron fertilization hasn’t worked
Fertilizing the ocean with iron to help algae store more carbon in the deep sea was once heralded as a…
Biological oceanography Book Review Climate Change Ecology Microbiology
Wasting Away in Virus-ville
Sea star wasting disease still plagues the U.S. West Coast, but clues to its nature are being uncovered. Find out…
Book Review Physical oceanography
12,000 feet under the sea, from space
A pair of scientists have figured out how to track deep ocean currents using gravity measurements from space.
technology
Double, double methane and trouble: Quantifying natural and man-made methane seeps
Researchers from Texas A&M and Woods Hole tested out a new, 3D camera system designed to look at deep sea…
Biology
How fish can help design better filters
This new study takes a closer look at the fluid dynamics happening inside filter-feeding fishes. How might this save industries…
Survey
June 2016 Theme Week Survey
Here at OceanBites, we–the writers–like to know what you want to read! For one week each month, we write posts…
Book Review Genetics Invasive Species
Plant Parents: Divide, Seed, and Conquer
Phragmites is the ultimate parent in terms of reproductive success, allowing it to increase in area by 25% since 1971…
Behavior Biology Book Review deep sea Developmental Biology Ecology Evolution Genetics Physiology
Parenthood: The Most Rewarding Experience or The Ultimate Sacrifice?
Our human parents make a lot of sacrifices for us! They devote their time and energy, provide for us, invest…
Behavior Biology Developmental Biology Ecology Evolution Genetics Sea Turtles
Why Mom Cares.
Does mom care? If you are a skink from the wrong neighborhood she might, otherwise, you are on your own…
Behavior
Fish – Animal Parents of the Year, 2016
When we think of parental care, fish aren’t usually the animals that jump to mind. But some fish do take…
Fisheries
You look like your mom: parental effects in Atlantic salmon
In honour of our Mother's Day theme week, we'll look at how the environment experienced by parents during reproduction and…
Biochemistry Biology Conservation deep sea
Marine life: Coming to a PharmaSea near you!
The PharmaSea program is looking to expand our library of marine-derived compounds for use in drug discovery. Want to know…
Climate Change Sea-level Rise
Human Activity Far More Responsible For Rising Seas Since The Mid 20th Century
New research reports a change in the primary driver of global sea level rise. Natural climate influences on sea level…
Behavior Natural History
What makes a male squid put in reproductive effort?
Male squid can vary the effort they put into each mating event. Find out what type of female makes the…
Behavior Physiology
Frequent Fallers: Fat penguins have trouble staying on their feet
Yesterday was World Penguin Day. In honor of that, let’s take some time to appreciate just how awkward they are…
En Espanol
¿Qué le sucede a la salud de los humanos cuando comemos peces que han sido alimentados con cultivos?
¿Qué le sucede a la salud de los humanos cuando comemos peces que han sido alimentados con cultivos? Translated by…
Behavior Ecology Physical oceanography technology
Little penguins have little tolerance for high temperatures
New technology lets researchers track the 3D motion of penguins in the ocean to learn exactly where they catch their…
Human impacts
Go Green for Earth Day!
Do Mother Nature a solid with these helpful tips & tricks to go green today!
