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Tag: ecology

One s(hell) of an issue
Ecology

One s(hell) of an issue

One of the largest bivalves in the world and its survival struggle: a majestic fight
December 31, 2022 Valeria Contreras
Using acoustics to learn about Pingu
Behavior

Using acoustics to learn about Pingu

As humans forage to find snacks in their fridges, the little penguin forages in the sea, but just how effective…
November 26, 2022 Valeria Contreras
The bigger the better? Larger North Atlantic right whales tend to birth more babies
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?
May 30, 2022 Kristin Huizenga
S’not your typical carbon capture
Biological oceanography

S’not your typical carbon capture

This mucus-making microbe deploys a snotty strategy for cycling carbon in the ocean. Reference: Larsson, M.E., Bramucci, A.R., Collins, S.…
April 19, 2022April 12, 2022 Fayth Tan
Good News for Green Turtles
Conservation

Good News for Green Turtles

Over 50 years of protection has led to extreme benefits for green turtle populations.
April 18, 2022April 15, 2022 Kendra Devereux
Has eelgrass already adapted to warmer waters?
Ecology

Has eelgrass already adapted to warmer waters?

A study of eelgrass adaptive capacity indicates that they may be resilient to rising ocean temperatures.
March 25, 2022March 21, 2022 Kendra Devereux
Renewable energy is good for people, but what about porpoises?
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.
November 30, 2021November 30, 2021 Kendra Devereux
Disappearing Ocean Climates
Climate Change

Disappearing Ocean Climates

We know with climate change that the ocean is changing as well, but how much? Read on to find out!
September 21, 2021September 23, 2021 Tricia Thibodeau
New species of ancient whale discovered in Egypt
Paleontology

New species of ancient whale discovered in Egypt

Forty-three million years ago, ancient semi-aquatic whales roamed coastal seas which have since transformed into the deserts of present-day Egypt.…
September 4, 2021September 4, 2021 Julia Zeh
Can seaweed save the planet?
Climate Change

Can seaweed save the planet?

Can a giant patch of seaweed in the Atlantic Ocean save the planet from the effects of climate change?
August 20, 2021August 20, 2021 Tricia Thibodeau
To Combat World Hunger, Protect Biodiversity
Biodiversity

To Combat World Hunger, Protect Biodiversity

Variety is the spice of life – or if you are an ecologist you might say “biodiversity” is the spice…
June 22, 2021June 21, 2021 Kristin Huizenga
The Death of an Ecosystem: Understanding the Collapse of Northern California’s Kelp Forests
Ecology

The Death of an Ecosystem: Understanding the Collapse of Northern California’s Kelp Forests

In 2014, kelp forest ecosystems in northern California essentially disappeared. The reasons for the loss are now clear to scientists,…
May 31, 2021 Rena Kingery
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
The Circle of Life: Understanding Lionfish Life Cycles
Biodiversity Biological oceanography Biology Climate Change Coastal Management Conservation Ecology Fisheries Invasive Species

The Circle of Life: Understanding Lionfish Life Cycles

We know who's the king of the jungle, but who's the king of the reef? Lionfish may look cool, but…
March 23, 2021March 22, 2021 Ashley Mickens
Giant clams share symbiotic algae with corals via poop
Coral

Giant clams share symbiotic algae with corals via poop

While some corals inherit their algae from their parents, the majority gain their algae over time. How do corals gain…
February 25, 2021February 25, 2021 Pablo Brenes Coto
It’s a match! Cod do best when paired with copepods
Fisheries

It’s a match! Cod do best when paired with copepods

What makes or breaks the young life of a cod? Maybe it's food. Researchers investigated the overlap between young cod…
October 15, 2020 Kristin Huizenga
The view from a sperm whale’s nose
Behavior

The view from a sperm whale’s nose

What happens if you place a microphone on the tip of a sperm whale’s nose? Putting anything on the nose…
August 18, 2020 Julia Zeh
Pros and cons of conservation: how rebounding sea otter populations impact local economies
Economy

Pros and cons of conservation: how rebounding sea otter populations impact local economies

Growing sea otter populations are seen as a conservation victory. These cute, charismatic marine mammals are rebounding from near extinction,…
July 3, 2020July 3, 2020 Ashley Marranzino
VaquitaCPR: Trying to save the world’s most endangered marine mammal
Conservation

VaquitaCPR: Trying to save the world’s most endangered marine mammal

What do you do when the species you’ve been working to save from extinction is down to fewer than 30…
June 20, 2020June 16, 2020 Julia Zeh
Facing the music: calls from one of the worlds most endangered dolphins
Biology Ecology Evolution

Facing the music: calls from one of the worlds most endangered dolphins

The Study: Melo-Santos, G., Figueiredo Rodrigues, A.L., Tardin, R.H., de Sá Maciel, I., Marmontel, M., Da Silva, M.L., May-Collado, L.J.…
May 24, 2020 Brandy Biggar

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