Understanding The Movements Of Hawksbill Sea Turtles
It is important that researchers and conservationists have a clear understanding of the movement, distribution and habitat preferences of endangered
Freak U.S. Winters Linked To Arctic Warming
It is undisputed that the entire Earth is connected, and this holds true for natural processes as well. Although the
How Cities Are Working Together To Protect The Oceans
Despite missing deadlines for major marine conservation objectives in 2020, support for the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals is rising. Coral
Patterns In Abundance And Size Of Sharks In Northwestern Australia: Cause For Optimism
A growing human population has increased pressure on commercial fish populations to meet the growing food demand. Sharks are not
Just How Dangerous Is Africa’s Explosive Lake Kivu?
A Picturesque But Lethal Lake Goma sits on the shore of Lake Kivu, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Bull Shark Recruitment Into The St Lucia Estuary And The First Observation Of A Bull Shark Preyed On By A Nile Crocodile
The St Lucia Estuary, South Africa, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is the largest estuarine lake system in
Fluid Flow Through A Deep-sea Sponge Could Inspire Engineering Designs
Marine sponges are some of the oldest living animals on earth, with a fossil record that dates back about 600
King Penguins Found To Be Extending Their Feeding Grounds
King Penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus) can be easily confused with their Happy Feet counterparts, the Emperor Penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri), however they
Threats To Manta Rays In Brazil Have Previously Been Dangerously Underestimated
Similar to many fish species and marine mammals, manta rays are threatened worldwide by human actions. A new study has
One Whale’s Epic Journey: Grey Whale Spotted in the Southern Hemisphere!
In May 2013, a lone grey whale (Eschrichtius robustus) was spotted off the coast of Walvis Bay, Namibia – the
A Dynamic View Of Seagrass Meadows In The Wake Of Successful Green Turtle Conservation
The current overarching paradigm in seagrass conservation is that meadows which are home to large, luscious late succession seagrass species
The Value Of US Coral Reefs For Flood Risk Reduction
Coral reefs have been called the “rainforests of the sea” due to their high levels of biodiversity and productivity. Reefs
Coral Decline Threatens To Halve Fish Diversity
Coral reefs are known for their aesthetic beauty and rich diversity of fish, making them popular tourist destinations, as well
A Deeper Look Into Marine Artificial Reefs
Coral reefs provide a home for an abundance of animal and plant species, many endemic to the reef ecosystems. Corals
What A Stranded Whale With Scoliosis Can Teach Us About Human Idiopathic Scoliosis
Scoliosis is a deformity of the spine and trunk, often as a result of a traumatic injury, syndromic conditions, neuromuscular
Plastic Ingestion By Freshwater Turtles: A Review And Call To Action
Plastic pollution has a major global problem, and a lot has been written about plastic pollution in the ocean. Plastic
Pandemic Upheaval Offers A Huge Natural Experiment
One of the few good things that have come out of the global coronavirus pandemic is the unique research opportunities
Ocean Deoxygenation: A Driver Of Coral Reef Demise
Warming of the oceans and acidification due to increased carbon absorption are destroying the world’s coral reefs and the diverse
Loggerhead Sea Turtle Thermal Habitat Shift Due To Climate Change
Warming ocean temperatures due to climate change are already having an observable impact on ecological processes. It is important to
The First Marine Fish Extinction Of The Modern Era
In the midst of the world’s sixth mass extinction, it comes as a bit of a shock to discover that
Sponge-like Fossil Could Be Earth’s Earliest Known Animal
The history of life on Earth has been uncovered through research into what is known as the fossil record. The
Assisted Evolution: Is This The Key To Coral Reef Survival?
Coral reefs have survived on Earth for more than 200 million years, and more than 500 million people depend on
Water Transformed Into Shiny, Golden Metal
At some point or another, we have all wished we had the Midas Touch and could turn anything we touched
How Will Climate Change Affect Waves?
Fluctuations in global temperatures as a result of climate change have already had many observable effects on our surrounding environment.
Whale Songs Helps Identify Possible New Pygmy Blue Whale Population
Despite being one of the largest animals on earth – blue whales are very rarely seen anymore and very little
Newly Discovered Sharks Can Walk On Their Fins
Movies like Jaws and Deep Blue Sea have fostered an innate fear of sharks in many people, and shark researchers
It’s Time To Address The Lack Of People Of Color In Science Images
Archives, libraries, picture agencies, and publishers must do a better job of accurately reflecting science’s history and present. Last month,
The Role Of Art In Marine Conservation
Art Activism Marine conservation has never been more important than it is now. Our oceans are facing a plethora of
The Surprising Link Between Solar Flares And Beached Whales
Sometimes whales do strange things: they beach themselves, resulting in their own deaths. Although the reason for this odd and
The Secretive Seahorses Hiding In A Bahamian Lake
One of the most unusual and heavily populated communities of seahorses on the globe lives in a land-locked lake in
Forgotten Genus of Algae Studied For First Time Since 1800’s
The expanse of the marine world is almost unfathomable. Discoveries are oft-forgotten about, especially if they are about organisms like
Microbes Transform Shipwrecks Into ‘Underwater Islands’
Microbial communities have been examined on and near deep-sea shipwrecks, indicating how important these long-lost ships can be to marine
The Nightmarish Sex Lives Of Deep-sea Anglerfish
Many of us got our first glimpse of the terrifying creature that is the deep sea anglerfish (Melanocetus johnsonii) in
How Warming Oceans Affect Life Stages Differently
The ocean covers 71% of the surface of Earth, and makes up 95% of all the space available to host
New Colony of Guadalupe Fur Seals Discovered : Conservationists Rejoice
Guadalupe fur seals (Arctocephalus townsendi) are a near-threatened species and any new population discovered is major news to conservationists. A
Could Seafloor Microbes Hold The Key To Climate Change?
The ocean gets colder, the deeper we go. The lack of light and cold water currents make the ocean floor
Fossilized Barnacles Uncover Ancient Whale Migration Routes
Scientists have shown that ancient whale migrations have been recorded in the most unusual of places – in the shell
The Science Behind Bioluminescence
Bioluminescence has inspired myths and folklore throughout the centuries. The oldest surviving written text on bioluminescence comes from Aristotle –
Do Seabirds Have A Better Sense Of Hearing Underwater Than In Air?
Have you ever stuck your head under water when swimming in a pool with friends and tried to communicate with
How Climate Change Affects Antarctic Krill Population
Krill are a primary building block in the ocean’s food chain. They are a major source of nutrition to large
The Importance And Impact Of Deep-sea Mining
Deep-sea mining is the process of retrieving mineral deposits from the ocean floor at depths below 200 m. As terrestrial
Ocean Acidification May Cause Corrosion Of Shark Skin
When people think of sharks, they conjure up images of the terrifying sharks in Jaws or Megalodon, or perhaps the
Sea Snakes Stimulate Females During Courtship Using Touch Receptors
Sea snakes are fascinating reptiles with evolutionary adaptations that help them hunt and live predominantly in the fast reef systems
Deep-sea Microbes Can Turn CO2 Back Into Fuel
Can carbon dioxide (CO2) be turned back into fuel? Since the 1990s, various efforts have been underway to find a
Afterglow: Why Are Corals Glowing After Bleaching?
A new study conducted across the world has finally revealed exactly why corals appear to be glowing during heatwaves –
Turtles May Create ‘Decoy Nests’ To Throw Off Predators
Turtles are one of the most endangered marine animals. One of the most vulnerable aspects of their life cycle is
Cartilage Regeneration in Skate Species Could Hold the Key for Human Arthritis Therapies
Growing up can be challenging; aging can be another feat all on its own. New science is pioneering the way
New Species Of ‘Glitter Worms’ Discovered In The Deep
On land, worms do not get the best reputation. Often seen as plant-eating pests, or unattractive and slimy creatures, worms
Large Number Of Microscopic Organisms Found Living On The Shells Of Turtles
Sea turtles are the gentle giants of the ocean, synonymous with mental images of wise old creatures slowly migrating alone
Worm-Like, Limbless Amphibian Known As Caecilians Spotted in Florida For The First Time
Biologists in South Florida have captured the bizarre worm-like amphibian commonly known as the Caecilian in the Tamiami Canal. This