Whales: Memory, Communication, and Climate Change
Whales are giants of the ocean not just in size, but in their ecological roles and complex behaviors. They shape…
Hydrothermal Vents- Hostile to Us, Habitat to Many
Deep down beneath the ocean’s surface, where magma forms new seafloor, seawater temperatures reach over 700 degrees Fahrenheit. As this…
The Unique Features of Hypersaline Habitats
Deep beneath the surface, high salinity, anoxic underwater lakes harbor the remains of marine organisms that were not equipped to…
The OOOS and AHHHS of Ooids!
Most of the sand you have encountered at beaches is from the weathering, breaking down, or erosion of organic sources,…
Megalodon- It Just Got Bigger
Otodus megalodon breaching by Hugo Salais
Seaforestation: Restoring kelp forests to fight climate change
Since the late 19th century, the average surface temperature of the earth has risen by 2 degrees Fahrenheit, with the…
The Secret to Immortality Hidden in the Sea
Immortality is a concept that has been pondered upon for centuries. For humans that rarely live past 90, living forever…
Conservation of Coral Reefs in Fiji
Did you know that Fiji, a small island country found in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, is home to…
A Dive Into Kelp And The Ecosystem It Creates
Have you ever read an article about marine ecology? Chances are, you’ve probably been enlightened about kelp forests. Not to…
Dinoflagellates: Tiny Cell, Big Impact
Have you ever heard of dinoflagellates? While you might not know them by name, if you’ve ever seen a picture…