Explorations of the Challenger Deep
Imagine a depth few have gone to; a depth greater than the height of Mount Everest. The temperature is a…
Thresher Sharks: Masters of Their Tool
Thresher sharks are mackerel sharks of the family Alopiidae, ranging from approximately 10 to 20 feet in length depending on…
A Spiral Solution: How Manta Rays Maximize Feeding Efficiency
Manta Rays are often portrayed as slow, relaxed, effortless gliders, but as food becomes abundant, their behavior reflects a much…
Farmed Salmon: Delicious or Destructive
Whether it’s sushi, in a bowl, or smoked, salmon is a popular food in all cuisines. But, the majority of…
The Horseshoe Crab: Built to Last
Picture in your head a creature so ancient that it was crawling along Earth’s shores before dinosaurs ever existed, yet…
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…