Jellyfish and Climate Change
Seasonal temperature changes in ocean water can impact marine ecosystems, global weather patterns, and sea levels. Climate change affects these…
Did Greenland Sharks Witness the Fall of the Roman Empire?
“Greenland shark profile” by Hemming1952 is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. As of 2026, the Eastern Roman Empire fell 573 years ago. It’s…
Energy Without Sunlight: Chemosynthetic Communities
Immense pressure, extreme temperatures, and resource scarcity have stimulated numerous adaptations in deep-sea fauna that allow them to withstand highly…
The Plight of Seagrass Meadows
The ocean is full of diverse habitats, ranging from lush kelp forests to coral reefs, but one that is often…
The American Lobster: A Conservation Success Story
Lobsters are one of the most sought after food sources in the United States, as well as a cultural icon…
Biodegradation of Microplastics by Microorganisms in Marine Environments
Did you know that recent have studies found evidence of microorganisms capable of breaking down microplastics in marine environments? Marine…
Sunscreen vs. Coral Reefs: The Negative Impact of Sunscreen on our Reefs
Sunscreen, as many people know it, is a useful tool that keeps us from burning under the sun’s harsh UV…
Rice’s Whale: New to the Scene, Dangerously Close to Extinction.
Full body photograph of a Rice’s whale from above via drone. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Ocean Alliance (Permit # 21938)
The Silent Killers of the Sea: Ghost Gear
Ghost fishing gear is turning into one of the oceans most devastating threats. Year after year, hundreds of thousands of…
Gentle Giants; the Beluga Whale
This past week, our marine biology lab had the pleasure of going to the Mystic aquarium. I got to see…