Sea Lilies: A Tale of Resilience
https://phys.org/news/2019-12-million-year-old-fossils-reveal-sea-lilies.html Sea lilies are some of the strangest animals in the ocean. Although they resemble delicate underwater plants, they are…
Life in Extreme Ocean Conditions: Hydrothermal Vents
By: Abigail Hines Hydrothermal vents are very similar to underwater volcanoes. They are openings in the seafloor that release an…
The Fight to Save Coral Reefs
Coral reefs are a crucial oceanic ecosystem, providing a home to approximately 25% of all marine species, while occupying less…
It’s A Fish, It’s A Snake, It’s An…Octopus?
One of the most charismatic creatures of the ocean, octopuses are perhaps best known for their incredible camouflaging abilities. Along…
Bone Devourers: The Enigmatic Osedax
“Bone devourer.” It sounds like a name for a mythical, giant beast that lives in the darkest graveyards and the deepest…
U.S. Navy Seals are Actually Sea Lions and Dolphins
Dolphins and sea lions are highly intelligent marine mammals, and since 1959, the United States Navy has been training them…
Sharks That… Walk?
When most people think of sharks, they imagine strong, powerful swimmers cutting through the open ocean. Sharks such as Great…
Foundation in Flux: The North Atlantic Spring Bloom
As spring arrives in the North Atlantic, the anticipation for a yearly smorgasbord builds. The violent winter storms that mixed…
Bioluminescence Signaling in Vampire Squid
Vampyroteuthis infernalis (common name; Vampire Squid) are gentle creatures, despite their daunting appearance, who live in the Aphotic zone. They…
Rhode Island’s Offshore Wind Farm
Just off the coast of Rhode Island is Block Island, and off the coast if Block island is a Wind…