Coral
Gifted healers: Some corals have the whole package when it comes to recovery
In a watery world where a wound can mean deadly infection, what makes some corals heal faster than others?
Tag: genetics
Evolution
How did flying fish get their “wings”?
The evolution of their long, fin-like wings might be surprisingly simple.
Ecology
Sea otter digging promotes eelgrass resilience
We don’t appreciate furry friends disrupting our gardens, but in the ocean, otters may be key for eelgrass ecosystem health.
Microbiology
What’s out there?: Bacteria off the coast of India
It is a perennial thought for everyone out in nature, “what’s out there”? Today, we take a look at the…
Noise
Noise Pollution Stresses Sea Urchins
You may have heard that marine mammals are affected by manmade ocean noise. But have you ever wondered whether smaller…
Biological oceanography Chemistry Climate Change Genetics
If you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen: An analysis of phytoplankton with changing ocean temperature
If you went to the beach and the water is cold, would you jump in? The same questions pertain to…
Genetics
The Age-Old Question about Sea Turtles
There's a lot that science has taught us about sea turtles – but we still don't know how old these…
Atmospheric Science Biology Genetics Microbiology Physical oceanography
Me, Myself, and I: The Solitude of Bacteria above the Southern Ocean
Picture this: shrink yourself down to the 1/1000th the size of the period at the end of this sentence. You…
Pollution
Genetically Modified Yeast Can Clean Up Wastewater
Humans have been polluting the ocean with heavy metals by burning fossil fuels, mining metals and discharging wastewater. But we…
Evolution
East African Lake Fosters a Melting Pot for Cichlid Evolution
Darwin's famed finches weave a tale of evolution in isolation. Joana Meier and her research team now find that evolution,…
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…
Genetics Sharkbites Saturday
Are you feeding your pet endangered sharks?
Did you know there could be shark in your dog or cat’s food? Did you know they could also be…
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…
Book Review Genetics
Skin that Sees: Evolution and Mechanism of Phototaxis in Sea Snake Tails
Researchers have discovered light sensing abilities in the tails of sea snakes. This unique adaptation in one genus of snakes…
Coral
The Coral Dilemma: Is Hybridization the Key?
Coral: a mineral, plant, and animal all in one (oh my!) Unfortunately, coral is in danger- and the many reefs…
Plastic Pollution
Microbe Mishap: Microplastic Pollution on the Coast of China
Marine plastic pollution has vast negative effects on the environment and human health. Microbes on the plastic may be transferring…
Microbiology
Riding the phage wave: Emerging role of viruses in the ocean
Viruses live in the ocean, where they infect bacteria who also live in the ocean. Ocean viruses are crucial to…
Microbiology
The answer to starvation? Diversity
Photosynthetic microorganisms can't go it alone, so they succeed by playing host to a diverse array of microbial partners
Microbiology
The ocean’s tiny, mysterious majority
The earth has more viruses than the universe has stars - but we know far less about our tiny majority…
Biology
Now we got bad blood: Oxygen binding is not affected by haemoglobin subtype in Atlantic cod
Why do northern and southern populations of Atlantic cod have different haemoglobin subtypes? A recent study upsets over 50 years…