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Tag: bioluminescence

Lighting up the Polar Night
Biological oceanography

Lighting up the Polar Night

The northern lights aren't the only natural phenomenon lighting up the night in the Polar North.
January 13, 2022January 12, 2022 Ashley Mickens
To communicate with members of its own species, flashlight fish uses a special type of morse code
Behavior

To communicate with members of its own species, flashlight fish uses a special type of morse code

Below a flashlight fish’s eyes is an organ that provides the ideal conditions for a special partnership. Bioluminescent bacteria live…
March 25, 2021March 25, 2021 Pablo Brenes Coto
Red Light, Green Light… Squid Light?
Behavior Biological oceanography deep sea Ecology

Red Light, Green Light… Squid Light?

It's spooky season! And what better way to celebrate than learning about the creatures of the deep? This recent paper…
October 30, 2020October 30, 2020 Ashley Mickens
Baby, you light up my world: Using genetics to understand how velvet belly lanternsharks produce light
genomics Sharkbites Saturday

Baby, you light up my world: Using genetics to understand how velvet belly lanternsharks produce light

Eat or be eaten is the way of the ocean, and many marine species have adapted ways to accomplish one…
November 16, 2019November 13, 2019 Sydney Harned
How the anglerfish gets its light
Biology

How the anglerfish gets its light

Deep-sea anglerfishes are known for their prominent glowing lure extending from their heads. Bacteria are behind the scenes, enabling anglerfish…
October 8, 2019October 7, 2019 Ashley Marranzino
Top 5 Highlights of Deep Sea Exploration in 2017
deep sea Ocean Exploration

Top 5 Highlights of Deep Sea Exploration in 2017

What have this year's deep sea exploration expeditions encountered so far? Read more to find out!
December 10, 2017December 11, 2017 Megan Chen
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…
July 6, 2016July 6, 2016 Megan Chen
Biology

Deep-sea Lights

Many different animals in the ocean produce light to communicate, especially in the darkness of the deep-sea. But how exactly…
January 28, 2015 Ashley Marranzino

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