21 articles tagged with "marine biology"
A recent expedition in Inútil Bay, Tierra del Fuego, sheds light on the underwater ecosystems and rich biodiversity of seaweed forests, despite challenging conditions.
Researchers at Oregon State University have discovered that bat rays release a chemical cue when frightened, serving as a warning to other rays, a behavior previously unobserved in cartilaginous fish.
A digital reconstruction of the vaquita, the world's most endangered marine mammal, has been developed to support research and conservation initiatives.
A significant find of a 5.3-million-year-old whale graveyard on the Indian Ocean floor offers valuable insights into ancient marine life.
A newly adapted AI model has demonstrated impressive accuracy in identifying Bryde's whale calls within seismic data from the South China Sea, achieving over 96% detection accuracy.
Research indicates that farmed oysters could play a significant role in restoring the dwindling wild oyster populations in New York's waterways, which have seen a dramatic decline.
Recent satellite data has uncovered significant vertical currents in the Southern Ocean, which dive as deep as 3,000 feet, impacting heat, carbon, and nutrient distribution.
A recent six-week research expedition to Antarctica has revealed potential insights into melanoma treatment from unique marine organisms, conducted by University of South Florida scientists.
Research spanning two decades reveals that while Indonesia's coral reefs are remarkably heat tolerant, they face significant challenges from rising ocean temperatures.
Denmark is conducting a post-mortem examination on Timmy, a humpback whale that captured the hearts of many in Germany, to determine the cause of his death.
Recent research has unveiled critical aspects of the box jellyfish life cycle, which could inform safety measures for beachgoers and enhance understanding of these dangerous creatures.
A recent study questions the established understanding of how bowhead whales feed, suggesting that their dive patterns may not indicate feeding as previously thought.
A recent study reveals that the low thundering sound previously mistaken for trains in the Hudson River is actually produced by Atlantic sturgeons, showcasing their unique behavior.
Bioluminescent fish, which make up a significant portion of marine life, utilize microcrystals to manipulate light for various survival strategies.
A newly identified blue octopus, about the size of a golf ball, was found nearly 6,000 feet deep in the Galápagos, exciting researchers about marine biodiversity.
A recent study has unveiled a previously hidden community in the hadal zone of Oceania's deep sea, enhancing our understanding of marine biodiversity.
A recent study from Adelaide University indicates that ocean acidification is adversely affecting the social dynamics of reef fish, leading to smaller shoal sizes.
A recent study sheds light on how eukaryotes, including multicellular organisms, thrived in oxygenated seafloors for hundreds of millions of years, enhancing our understanding of evolution.
A team of Canadian researchers has set a vital baseline for diatoms in the Salish Sea, which are essential indicators of environmental changes and marine ecosystem health.
A recent study from William & Mary indicates that American lobster embryos can sustain their microbiomes in the face of climate change, suggesting a level of resilience.
A recent study sheds light on how Atlantic herring have evolved to thrive in the brackish waters of the Baltic Sea, emphasizing the significance of genetic changes over millennia.