Hydrothermal Vents: Life Without Sunlight
By Joseph Heilemann Discovery of Hydrothermal Vents Found deep along the ocean floor, hydrothermal vent systems are some of the…
The Backbone of Antarctica
Antarctica, the southernmost continent in the world, is practically uninhabited and covered by all ice. With its extremely cold temperatures,…
Protecting Living Fossils: The Nautilus
The Nautilus is an ancient cephalopod that predates the existence of the dinosaurs. They have roamed our oceans for 480…
Algal Blooms: When Excess Nutrients Devastate Marine Ecosystems
Algae are small, microscopic organisms that use nutrients from the water and sunlight to produce their own food. They form…
Sea Lilies: A Tale of Resilience
A sea lily, feeding using outstretched arms. Museum, Field. “480-Million-Year-Old Fossils Reveal Sea Lilies’ Ancient Roots.” Phys.org, phys.org/news/2019-12-million-year-old-fossils-reveal-sea-lilies.html. Sea lilies…
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 occupying less than…
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…