February 2010 Deep-Diving Unicorns of the Sea University of Texas Marine Science Institute, The Arctic-dwelling narwhal is undoubtedly best known for its long, lance-like tooth. But this curious looking whale also stands out... Read More
January 2010 Salty, Savory, Sustainable University of Texas Marine Science Institute Thanks to a clever farming technique, mussel lovers can relish the fact that their favorite shellfish is not only tasty,... Read More
December 2009 Finding Safety Upstream University of Texas Marine Science Institute Bull sharks are unique among sharks in their ability to live in freshwater habitats for long periods of time. However,... Read More
November 2009 A Shark In Fresh Water? University of Texas Marine Science Institute Among sharks, great whites are famous for their size, hammerheads for their shape, and makos for their speed. But the... Read More
October 2009 The Many Talents of Seaweed University of Texas Marine Science Institute Most people probably think their encounters with seaweed are limited - being brushed by its slimy blades while swimming in... Read More
September 2009 Diving for their Dinners University of Texas Marine Science Institute Imagine that you were hungry for a meal, and there were plenty of tasty morsels around you… but you had... Read More
August 2009 Continental Shelves University of Texas Marine Science Institute Conservationists, governments and energy companies all seem to take a keen interest in the oceans’ continental shelves. These extensions of... Read More
July 2009 Ammonites: More than Meets the Eye University of Texas Marine Science Institute In the prehistoric seas lived a squid-like creature whose fossilized shells are prized by collectors - and they offer clues... Read More
June 2009 A (Living) Light in the Dark University of Texas Marine Science Institute In the dark ocean at night some unique organisms have the incredible ability to light up the inky waters with... Read More
May 2009 From Snack to Sand University of Texas Marine Science Institute Visit most any coral reef in shallow tropical waters and you will likely see colorful parrotfish gliding by, busily grazing... Read More
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