The Magnetic “GPS” of Sharks
Great whites, makos, blue sharks—these are a handful of the shark
species that migrate thousands of miles each year, but...
Science & the Sea
Ambushed by Blue Crabs
For years, scientists have believed that low tide provided fiddler crabs
with a refuge from predatory blue crabs because the...
The Scent of Lamprey Love
A key aspect of sexual attraction for many animals is the involvement
of pheromones—chemicals secreted by an animal that other...
Corals Lure Prey with Light
Deep below the ocean’s surface, some corals emit an otherworldly glow
called fluorescence, but for years, scientists have wondered about...
Learning from the Gulf’s Past Climate
As ocean waters continue to warm along with the climate, scientists
are trying to learn how thousands of different organisms...
Shhhh! It’s a Whale Nursery!
Deciding where to have their baby is an important aspect of birth
planning for many expectant mothers. Southern right whale...
To Serve a Higher Porpoise
Many people have heard the cry “Save the whales,” but these massive
creatures aren’t the only marine mammals at risk...
Social Distancing by Spiny Lobsters
It feels like ages ago that the entire country buckled down at home
for months, keeping distance from others to...
A Double First for a Fairy
Scientists discover dozens of new fish every year. Most often the
biologists who identify these species are from a handful...
A 5-Star Year
Every year scientists discover new species in the oceans, and 2021 was
no different. In fact, researchers from the California...
