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When a Survival Strategy Backfires Premium

University of Texas Marine Science Institute
It’s easy to take bacteria for granted when these single-celled creatures are too small to see with the naked eye....

Finding an Especially Elusive Whale

University of Texas Marine Science Institute
Beaked whales are among the hardest whale species to find because they dive deeper than any other mammal (some reaching...

Startling New ‘Death Ball Sponge’ Discovered

University of Texas Marine Science Institute
You’ve heard of the Death Star weapon in Star Wars, but have you heard of the carnivorous death ball sponge...

A Neighborhood of Ice Nests

University of Texas Marine Science Institute
So much of the ocean remains undiscovered because it is so difficult to reach, but the sea revealed more of...

Traveling with a “Baby” Shield

The ocean can be a dangerous place for juvenile fish, but researchers recently discovered a way some of them ward...

Mysterious Microscopic Skaters

University of Texas Marine Science Institute
For years, few scientists have devoted much time to studying Arctic diatoms, single-celled algae enclosed within a wall of glass-like...

Dentists and Beauticians of the Sea

University of Texas Marine Science Institute
Dental offices and beauty salons follow strict hygiene and sanitation guidelines to prevent the spread of germs among people coming...

When Hanging Out Takes Work

University of Texas Marine Science Institute
Often, scientific research confirms what scientists already suspected, but other times, science reveals a twist that no one saw coming....

The Not-So-Rare Giant Crustacean

University of Texas Marine Science Institute
Sometimes we consider a species rare because it truly is, whether because it’s endangered or simply because it naturally has...

Improving the World of Oysters

University of Texas Marine Science Institute
Sound travels farther in water than it does in the air, and acoustics are an important aspect of daily life...

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