Why are coral reefs an important ecosystem?
Did you know 25% of fish depend on a stable coral reef ecosystem? This is where many types of fish…
Some Unique Traits of the Lamnidae Family of Sharks
Lamnids, more commonly known as the mackerel sharks, are a family of sharks that have the unique ability to somewhat…
What are Echinoderms
Echinodermata is a phylum of species that share similarities. The species that fall under this phylum include starfish, brittle stars,…
Ocean temperature rise and the impact on its species.
It is no secret that oceans are warming at an alarming rate in recent decades, and there are efforts being…
Can you Light Up a Room?
Have you ever wished that when you are alone in the dark that you could emit your own light as…
Meet the Buccal Pumpers: Sharks that Mastered the Art of Staying Still
A Nurse Shark (Ginglymostoma cirratum) lying on the seafloor (Image credit: Dr. Mathew Gilligan)
From Fins to Functions: Dermal Denticles
For centuries, scientists have taken inspiration from nature and the vast amount of species. Since the ocean is very unexplored,…
Amorphous Calcium Carbonate is Taking Over
As humanity continues to release more and more carbon dioxide into our atmosphere, much is absorbed by the marine environment…
Symbiosis and Survival: Understanding Mutualistic Relationships
The ocean facilitates many unlikely friendships. A clownfish darts through its forest of anemone tendrils, dangerous for most fish; however,…
Sea Turtles and The Moon
It’s hard to imagine how a big rock floating in space hundreds of thousands of miles away could be such…