The Ocean’s Gentle Giants: Planktivorous Sharks
As humans, it seems as though the fear of sharks, along with other elasmobranchs, is hardwired into our brains. The…
Fingerprints of the Ocean
Fingerprints are a way in which different people can be identified, though just using the image of the tip of…
The science of deep-sea bioluminescence
Bioluminescent organisms are present everywhere in our oceans, but are more abundant in the deepest parts, so why is bioluminescence…
Evolution of Mammals: Land to Sea
Many people don’t know marine mammals used to live on land- over 50 million years ago the bodies of land…
The Deep Sea is Full of Light
The ocean is a vast place, most of which does not receive any sunlight, but it is not void of…
The Secret Life of Clownfish: When Survival Means Switching Sexes
In most animals, biological sex is a constant throughout life. However, the ocean often makes its own rules. Hidden among…
Climate Stressors Reduce Early-Life Survival in Cold-Water Lobster Species
As their name suggests, cold-water lobsters are a category of lobster that prefer colder climates. They can be found in…
How we are failing our oceans?
Atlantic menhaden (Brevoortia tyrannus) may be one of the most important fish in our oceans. To an outsider, menhaden might…
Masters of Evasion: How Cephalopods Thrive in an Ever-Changing Ocean
Cephalopods: squids, octopuses, nautiluses, and cuttlefish, are marine creatures renowned for their intellect and extraordinary ability to adapt to threats…
A Future for Giant Clams: Aquaculture & Reef Conservation
Giant clams and other reef species are facing growing threats as corals reefs continue to decline around the world. Climate…