Marine microbes survive in low-nutrient oceans by teaming up with ciliated cells that stir water…
Browsing: Marine Biology
Marine Biology is the study of life in the oceans and other saltwater environments, including the behaviors, interactions, and ecosystems of organisms ranging from microscopic plankton to massive whales. This field combines elements of biology, ecology, chemistry, and oceanography to understand how marine species adapt to their environments, respond to climate change, and contribute to global systems like the carbon cycle. From coral reef conservation to deep-sea exploration, marine biology research offers critical insights into the health of our oceans and the role they play in sustaining life on Earth. Stay updated with the latest discoveries, breakthroughs, and conservation efforts in marine science.
Published in the journal Nature the first-ever simulation of the deep-sea Venus flower sponge and…
Network of wildlife rehabilitation organizations helps track emerging threats. From domoic acid poisoning in seabirds…
3D scans reveal that sharks’ spiral intestines slow food movement, mimicking a Tesla valve to…
Researchers from the University of Tsukuba find that ocean warming and acidification are shifting temperate…
While scientists at our partner institutions are directly focusing on shark conservation, NASA’s Earth-observing satellites…
Waterfleas evolved rapidly under predation pressure using existing genetic variation, proving that biodiversity is key…
Warm-blooded fish swim faster but don’t tolerate wider temperature ranges, making them just as climate-sensitive…
Scientists using the Advanced Photon Source show how ‘zinc sparks’ — the showers of zinc…
A new study warns plastic pollution is nearing a tipping point, with potential irreversible effects…
A vast seabird colony on Ascension Island creates a “halo” in which fewer fish live,…
Trout exposed to environmental levels of methamphetamine showed signs of addiction and withdrawal, favoring drug-laced…
DNA research shows that ancient mass extinctions and shifting seas drove the evolution and diversity…
Elite freedivers’ ability to survive near-zero brain oxygen levels could unlock new insights for heart…
The results indicate that shark abundance in the region declined roughly three-fold since prehistoric times.…
Scientists have confirmed that century-old “yellow cells” in marine animals are photosynthetic algae, reviving Geddes’s…
Mysterious 80-million-year-old shark teeth discovered in ancient Jerusalem may have been collected artifacts, though their…
New findings suggest that abnormal ocean currents cause the occasional appearance of pelagic red crabs…