Scientists Solve Century-Old Mystery of Thorny Skates’ Size Differences
For nearly a century, marine scientists have been puzzled by an unusual phenomenon in thorny skates (Amblyraja radiata) found in …
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Red Coral Transplantation in Medes Islands: A Decade of Survival and Reef Restoration
A decade after transplantation, red coral colonies (Corallium rubrum) in the Medes Islands Marine Reserve have not only survived but …
Unexpected Sighting: First-Ever Bowhead Whale Group Spotted in Churchill River Estuary
In the summer of 2020, marine researchers from the University of Manitoba set up a time-lapse camera overlooking the Churchill …
New Research Reveals Microalgae’s Role in Advancing Sustainable Trout Farming
In a groundbreaking study published in the journal Foods, researchers from the Ecological Aquaculture Lab at UC Santa Cruz have …
How Foraminifera Travel from Shallow Waters to the Depths of the Red Sea
Foraminifera are single-celled marine organisms with calcareous shells, playing a crucial role in sediment formation and providing insights into past …
Microplastics Are Silently Harming Seabirds: A Groundbreaking Study Reveals Shocking Health Impacts
We all know that microplastics are harmful to the environment and human health. But just how dangerous are they? A …
Shark Populations Declining Rapidly Due to Overfishing – Can Retention Bans Help?
Sharks are dying at an unprecedented rate, primarily due to fishing. Even in protected waters like the Bahamas, where shark …
Small, Hidden Crabs: The Key to Controlling Coral-Eating Starfish Outbreaks?
The Great Barrier Reef is home to a fascinating predator-prey relationship that may hold the key to controlling destructive outbreaks …