The ability to culture coral cells could usher in a new era in coral biology…
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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.
A new study warns that relocating endangered species, such as freshwater mussels, may unintentionally spread…
A newly discovered phylum of microbes, Brockarchaeota, degrades organic matter without emitting methane and is…
Researchers found that male dolphins use their experience of past cooperation to identify true allies,…
North Pacific loggerhead turtles’ years-long oceanic journeys remain poorly understood. Using data from satellite tracking…
Scientists’ Findings Suggest Corals Will Withstand Climate Change Charles Darwin, the British naturalist who championed…
Tuna fishing’s carbon footprint is relatively low, but smarter gear use and cleaner tech could…
Researchers say that our framework for classifying coral species needs to be expanded to capture…
Study suggests reducing fishing and addressing environmental changes would help cod recover. Overfishing likely did…
MSU’s expertise in fish biology, genetics helping researchers rewrite evolutionary history and shape future health…
Amid COVID pause in marine activities, growing network aims to monitor soundscapes, assess changes in…
New study points to potential widespread phagocytosis among green algae, suggests improved methodology in environmental…
Expansive Study Shows Seagrass Meadows Can Buffer Ocean Acidification Spanning six years and seven seagrass…
Like rings in a tree trunk, a narwhal’s tusk provides a window into changing conditions…
The deployment of personal electronic deterrents is an effective way to prevent future deaths and…
Lessons From a Failed Experiment Mark New Way Forward Some invasive species targeted for total…
Octopuses alternate between quiet and active sleep, with the latter resembling REM sleep. They change…
University of Alberta biologist leads new study on “functional eradication” to curtail numbers of invasive…