jellyfish

Genetics

Scientists from Cornell University demonstrate that a single genetic on/off switch controls the emergence of stinging cells in Cnidarians.

Paleontology

Fossils over 500 million years old may give us insight into the evolutionary origin of animal movement. Reference: Wang, X.,…

Hazards

Jellyfish can cause painful and dangerous stings, but did you know that some jellyfish can sting without even touching you?

Do pesticides negatively affect the polyp life stage of moon jellies? Evidence suggests no, at least for tested pesticides.

Biology Ecology

Swimmers of Florida waters report incidences of being stung by the water! The authors set out to determine the cause.

Happy Thanksgiving! With Black Friday right around the corner, it might be surprising to hear that humans aren’t the only…

Biology

On the fourth of July, 2019, happy beach-goers in Rhode Island escaped the directness of the sun by wading into…

Sea Turtles

The largest leatherback ever recorded weighed 2,019 pounds, and yet this behemoth lives on a diet composed almost entirely of…

If you’re like most people, you’ve probably never ever given any thought to lobsters and their poop. In contrast, the…

Conference

An ocean pharmacy made possible by jellyfish, the danger of bad petitions, the importance of understanding 'lost sharks', and affordable…

Most studies that look at how animals respond to climate change look at species we like - oysters, corals, and…

It might be hard for a box jellyfish to buy into the old adage “sex sells,” especially when their gonads…

Jellyfish are commonly thought of as passive drifters in the ocean, but a team of researchers are working to change…

Biology

By riding jellyfish, this lobster larvae can travel the high seas, and have easy access to a convenient snack. But…

Warming oceans and acidic oceans. Nutrient and pollution overload. Melting ice caps and rising sea levels. Jellyfish blooms. Yes, you…