Behavior
The Voyages of The Largest Fish in the World
Georgia Aquarium's whale sharks can teach scientists a lot about the gigantic creature's fascinating behavior.
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Behavior
Remarkably Bright (And Physiologically Favored) Creatures
Fishermen have observed octopuses out of water for years - but how can such a remarkable ability be explained scientifically?
Climate Change Ecology
Where there’s a (Gray) whale, there’s an Orca
Voracious Orcas are affecting the population dynamics of Gray whales migrating to their feeding grounds.
Behavior Ecology
Plenty of Fish in the OMZ
Ideal hunting grounds for swordfish and sailfish in the world’s largest oxygen minimum zone (OMZ)!
Behavior Ecology
Look Ma, No Eyes! : Sponge Larval Dispersal and Settlement
How do sponge larvae use light to navigate the ocean when they don’t even have eyes?
Behavior
Researchers watched a ton of parrotfish in their sleep to uncover sleeping patterns and nighttime habitat use
It’s not creepy if it’s for science!
Conservation
The bigger the better? Larger North Atlantic right whales tend to birth more babies
North Atlantic right whales are growing less and having fewer babies. Could stress be the cause?
Behavior
Renewable energy is good for people, but what about porpoises?
A recent study helps us understand how some marine mammals may be impacted by tidal turbines.
Behavior
Dolphins share their meals too!
Food brings dolphins together - but is it to encourage communal hunting or to have sex?
Biological oceanography
Measurements of zooplankton breathing, pooping & peeing? Oh my!
While tiny in nature, zooplankton are important in regulating carbon in the ocean. Read on to learn how!
Behavior
From the poles to the tropics: First molting of a southern elephant seal on Mauritius Island
On a warm, February day in tropical Mauritius, an unusual tourist landed on its northern shores for the first time.
Biology
Moray Eel’s Eerie Jaws Provide Unique Advantage
Most fish have a second set of jaws deep inside their throat that helps them process food. While these jaws…
Sea Turtles
Where do baby sea turtles go?
Where do baby sea turtles go after hatching on the beach and heading out towards sea? New tracking technology is…
Behavior
Sperm whales learned from each other to avoid 19th century whalers
Is it possible to learn about how whales behaved 200 years ago? A combination of whaling logbooks and mathematical models…
Human impacts
Ocean Noise: The Sounds of Loudness
Below the surface, the oceans are getting louder. Will this have an impact on our marine animals? A group of…
Behavior Biological oceanography Biology Climate Change Evolution
One Fish, Two Fish, Climate Change, Who Lives?
There is variation within species, and this variation can lead to some individuals surviving better in the face of environmental…
Behavior
Surf’s Up: Suckerfish Have a Whale of a Time
Remoras use the powerful suctioning organ on their heads to attach to different animals. For the first time scientists reveal…
Behavior
Bowhead Whales Threatened by a ‘Killer’
The Arctic is experiencing dramatic changes in sea ice. How will this warming affect the marine life? Scientists find there…