Science & the Sea

Sand Detectives

University of Texas Marine Science Institute
If you ever lose your wedding ring on a wet beach, you might want to call on a red knot...

Plankton Under Surveillance

University of Texas Marine Science Institute
Here's a warning to the millions of plankton in Texas Gulf Coast waters: You're being watched! A specialized instrument called...

Slippery Characters

University of Texas Marine Science Institute
Pass by a sea cucumber in a tide pool, and you may hardly notice this lowly, pickle-shaped creature. But try...

Whale Falls

University of Texas Marine Science Institute
When a whale dies and sinks to the ocean floor, it sets in motion a new beginning for deep-sea life....

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...

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,...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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