New Fish Species Hypoplectrus espinosai Discovered in the Gulf of Mexico
April 2025 — A newly identified fish species, Hypoplectrus espinosai, has been discovered in the biologically rich waters of the …
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Sea Level Rise Threatens One-Third of Australia’s Coastal Aquaculture by 2100, Griffith University Study Warns
Griffith University researchers have issued a stark warning: by the year 2100, nearly one-third of Australia’s coastal terrestrial aquaculture could …
Scientists Uncover Microbiome’s Critical Role in Moon Jellyfish Reproduction
Moon jellyfish (Aurelia aurita), one of Earth’s oldest marine species, are revealing fascinating new secrets about their life cycle. Recent …
New Study Reveals Large Fish Are Not Controlling Long-Spined Sea Urchin Populations in the Great Southern Reef
A groundbreaking study from the University of Newcastle has challenged long-standing assumptions about marine food webs and predator-prey relationships in …
Rain Barrels: Saving Water but Creating Mosquito Habitats?
As more households adopt eco-friendly practices, rain barrels have surged in popularity as a sustainable method to conserve water and …
Drought-Driven Habitat Loss Threatens California’s Wild Salmon – A Warning for Australia
Climate change and extreme droughts are shrinking the breeding grounds of California’s wild salmon, with experts warning that Australia could …
Stonefish Toxins Show Promise in Combating Parasitic Worm Infections, Study Finds
James Cook University researchers have uncovered a potential new treatment for parasitic worm infections using powerful toxins derived from stonefish—a …
Mass Mortality of Dolphins Tied to Algal Bloom and Prey Disruption in Indian River Lagoon
In 2013, the Indian River Lagoon in Florida witnessed a tragic event: approximately 8% of the bottlenose dolphin population perished. …
New Guide Enhances DNA Reference Libraries for Marine Biodiversity Monitoring
A new comprehensive guide developed by leading scientists aims to standardize the process of collecting and cataloging DNA barcode sequences …
Breakthrough Duckweed Genome Study Reveals Key to Unique Traits and Sustainable Uses
Researchers at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) have unlocked the genetic secrets of duckweed, an aquatic plant with immense potential …