A scorching marine heatwave from 2014 to 2016 devastated the Pacific coast, shaking ecosystems from…
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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.
Two colorful new sea slug species have been discovered in Indonesia. Five women scientists representing…
Guppies aren’t just flashy for fashion — new research shows that bright orange males are…
In a scientific first, researchers have mapped the sea spider’s entire genome in high resolution,…
Ateneo biologists have confirmed the presence of the invasive tinfoil barb (Barbonymus schwanefeldii) in Laguna…
Scientists have long assumed that fish save energy by swimming in neat diamond formations, but…
Across 540 million years, fossil shell records show marine biomass rising hand-in-hand with biodiversity, dipping…
A new study has confirmed that sharks follow established patterns when it comes to body…
Ocean drifters once thought identical are actually several species. Genetics and ocean modeling uncover unexpected…
Most coral reefs do not thrive in nutrient-poor “marine deserts” as once believed, but instead…
Ammonia from penguin guano boosts cloud formation, potentially helping Antarctica resist climate change. Ammonia from…
The recovery of the humpback whale population suggests we may have been mistaken about their…
More than 20% of the global ocean has undergone significant darkening over the last two…
The study analyzes the spatial distribution patterns of “grazing halos” surrounding coral reefs. Around the…
Only a tiny fraction of the deep ocean is explored, leaving 66% of Earth’s surface…
Ronan, a sea lion, is the only known non-human mammal capable of precise beat-keeping. This…
A team of scientists aboard the R/V Falkor (too) made an unexpected discovery after an…
Melting sea ice changes not only how much light enters the ocean, but also its…