Researchers investigating why dolphins sometimes strand on beaches have uncovered an unsettling link between toxic…
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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 newly discovered enzyme motif reveals how ocean microbes are evolving to digest plastic, potentially…
As Arctic sea ice melts, new life may emerge from the thaw. Researchers have discovered…
Scientists have created a glowing molecular probe that lets them watch marine microbes digest sugars…
New research unveils 14 previously unknown marine species, offering fresh insight into life hidden in…
A new study reveals that common dolphins in the North Atlantic are living significantly shorter…
In the shadowy depths of the ocean, sharks, rays, and ghostly chimaeras face a growing…
Male spotted ratfish have true teeth on a forehead appendage used for mating. Across vertebrates,…
WHOI scientists explore the elusive fish’s role in the food web. Scientists at the Woods…
Marine life is unexpectedly flourishing on discarded World War II munitions in the Baltic Sea.…
Over 60% of whale sharks in Indonesia are scarred, most by boats and fishing platforms.…
The bumpy snailfish is one of three newly identified deep-sea snailfish species described by MBARI…
Sargassum expansion across the Atlantic is tied to nutrient pollution and ocean circulation. Its growth…
Once believed to contain the pesticide DDT, new analysis shows some barrels actually held caustic…
Tiny ocean microbes called Prochlorococcus, once thought to be climate survivors, may struggle as seas…
Panama’s seasonal upwelling collapsed in 2025, linked to reduced winds. The event signals risks for…
The color-correcting tool called “SeaSplat” shows underwater features in colors that appear more true to…
The Carnarvon Flapjack Octopus is a small, soft-bodied deep-sea species that reaches about 4 centimeters…