The Power to See
A disguise only works if others can’t detect it, whether on land or under the sea. Mirror-like scales help many...
Science & the Sea
A Contagious Cancer for Clams
Cancer isn’t generally contagious, but the leukemia ravaging some soft shell clam populations on the East Coast has broken that...
Dining on Danger
Dining on a jellyfish may not seem too appetizing to most creatures, considering the danger of getting stung. But these...
Hiding from Prey and from Scientists
Many predators hunt by camouflaging themselves and waiting for unwary prey to swim close enough to become a meal. One...
Turning Up the Heat on Jellyfish Stings
When the agonizing sting of a jellyfish shoots up your leg, all you can think about is stopping the pain....
Radioactive Clocks on Sea Turtles’ Backs
Nearly all of the world’s seven sea turtle species are facing a high risk of extinction, in part because of...
The Secrets of Hagfish Slime
The hagfish is one of those animals that scientists aren’t quite sure how to classify. These bottom-feeders have a skull...
Cutting Off Its Limbs to Save Its Life
You might remember the story about the mountaineer who amputated his forearm so he could survive after his hand became...
Traveling By the Light of the Moon
Tiny marine creatures known as zooplankton feed on phytoplankton, which use photosynthesis to create their food. Since phytoplankton tend to...
Fatty Corals Fare the Best
Carrying a bit of extra fat isn’t usually considered ideal among the human population, but for corals, extra fat could...
