Farmed Salmon: Delicious or Destructive
Whether it’s served as sushi, in a bowl, or smoked, salmon is a staple in cuisines around the world. However,…
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…
Warming Seas and Jellyfish: How Climate Change Is Reshaping Ocean Bloom Dynamics
Jellyfish have survived in the Earth’s oceans for more than 500 million years, even long before dinosaurs appeared. Their ability…
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…
Biodegradation of Microplastics by Microorganisms in Marine Environments
Did you know that recent have studies found evidence of microorganisms capable of breaking down microplastics in marine environments? Marine…
Sunscreen vs. Coral Reefs: The Negative Impact of Sunscreen on our Reefs
Sunscreen, as many people know it, is a useful tool that keeps us from burning under the sun’s harsh UV…
Rice’s Whale: New to the Scene, Dangerously Close to Extinction.
Full body photograph of a Rice’s whale from above via drone. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Ocean Alliance (Permit # 21938)