marine mammal
Sleeping with one eye open: fur seals may help us understand sleep patterns
Most mammals need to catch their zzz’s to function properly. Fur seals appear to naturally go through prolonged periods of sleep deprivation without suffering obvious side effects. Researchers are studying these semi-aquatic mammals to uncover some mysteries about sleep. Ashley MarranzinoI received my Master’s degree from the University of Rhode Island where I studied the […]
Throwing Babies out with the Sea Ice: Ringed Seals Response to Ice Decline
As the Earth warms, sea ice declines. What happens to those animals who rely on the ice? Today’s oceanbites looks at one animal, the ringed seal, and how it may be affected by climate change! Rebecca FlynnI am a graduate of the University of Notre Dame (B.S.) and the University of Rhode Island (M.S.). I […]
Heroic Humpbacks: Orcastrate an Escape
While watching a pod of killer whales attacking their prey, scientists noticed a small group of humpback whales come to the rescue. Why did these humpbacks risk their own safety to save another animal? Read more about how scientists are investigating this question. Ashley MarranzinoI received my Master’s degree from the University of Rhode Island […]
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1 year ago by oceanbites To catch a barnacle. #oceanbitesorg #ecology #invertebrate #bodegamarinelab
2 years ago by oceanbites Is this where mesocosms go to die? #boneyard #bodegamarinelab #science #oceanbitesorg
2 years ago by oceanbites Sometimes we get barnacles in the mail (good thing they& #8217 ;re used to holding their breath!) #oceanbitesorg #science #ecology
2 years ago by oceanbites #oceanbitesorg writer @gordonober recently chatted with ocean advocate, science communicator, and podcaster @ocean_allison about blogging, #scicomm , and his #acidification research. Check out her page for great interviews, links, and photos!
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