Successful Coral Restoration Methods of the Coral Triangle in Indonesia
Did you know that there are multiple methods to restore coral reefs that have sustained damage? Marine Biology Researchers and…
Tag: Marine Biology
Swimming under the radar: How sharks are being impacted by ocean acidification
Sharks are capable of evolving rapidly, overcoming dozens of obstacles to suite many niches within our oceans. There is one…
Mudskippers can walk on land; but how did they get there?
It is often taken for granted that fish live in the water and stay there their whole lives; unless someone…
Zebra Mussels: Hitchhiking Invaders.
Zebra Mussels, known as Dreissena polymorpha, are a type of mussel native to the Caspian and Black Seas in eastern…
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,…
The Importance of Mangroves in Coastal Ecosystems
If you have walked through a tropical beach and seen dense, matted trees, their roots protruding up through the water,…
Saving the Coral: Assisted Evolution in Elkhorn Coral
What was once a thriving ecosystem full of life and color now lay barren. Since January 1st, 2023, nearly 80%…
Seas under attack from walnuts (Mnemiopsis leidyi).
The sea walnut is a species of ctenophore or better know as a comb jelly and they are terrorizing seas…