Biological oceanography As Elusive as a Cheshire Cat : Phytoplankton vs. Marine Viruses Phytoplankton escape infection by marine viruses by becoming invisible to them using a new tactic: the “Cheshire Cat” strategy.
Behavior Home is where the color is: Anemonefishes prefer unbleached sea anemones How do fish respond to bleached sea anemones?
Ecology One s(hell) of an issue One of the largest bivalves in the world and its survival struggle: a majestic fight
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…
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?
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.…
Conservation Good News for Green Turtles Over 50 years of protection has led to extreme benefits for green turtle populations.
Ecology Has eelgrass already adapted to warmer waters? A study of eelgrass adaptive capacity indicates that they may be resilient to rising ocean temperatures.
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.
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!
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.…
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?
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…