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 …
Fisheries News
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 …
New Study Reveals Best Practices for Atlantic Sea Scallop Farming in Maine
A groundbreaking study from the University of Maine’s Aquaculture Research Institute (ARI) and Darling Marine Center is shedding light on …
How Overfishing is Threatening Coastal Fisheries and Marine Biodiversity in East Africa
Overfishing is rapidly degrading the sustainability of coral reef fisheries in East Africa, especially in tropical coastal regions where small-scale …