Science & the Sea

A Special Skill of Krill

University of Texas Marine Science Institute
The human body relies on sunlight to synchronize its internal clock. Light controls the release of hormones that tell our...

Sharks Go Walking

University of Texas Marine Science Institute
When most people hear “shark,” they picture a large, sleek-bodied predator slicing through the open water, perhaps with the triangle...

Dual Superpowers

University of Texas Marine Science Institute
Perhaps you’ve heard of animals that can regrow lost body parts, like sea stars growing new arms or lizards regrowing...

Where Turtles Spend their “Lost Years”

University of Texas Marine Science Institute
In storybook tales of old, sailors feared the Sargasso Sea as a mythically cursed region where the mightiest ships mysteriously...

Climate-friendly Microbe Munchers

University of Texas Marine Science Institute
Many microbes perform a key function in the cycle of life: breaking down dead and decaying organisms. But this important...

Coral Strikes Back at Crown of Thorns

University of Texas Marine Science Institute
Crown of thorns sea stars are dangerous predators on coral reefs. The sea stars are intimidating creatures that can grow...

All in the Family

University of Texas Marine Science Institute
You’ve probably heard that birds of a feather flock together. It turns out the same may be true for reef...

The Self Control of Cuttlefish

University of Texas Marine Science Institute
If you receive a slice of pie but learn you will get a whole pie to yourself if you can...

A Familiar Flip of the Fin

University of Texas Marine Science Institute
Whether it’s a swagger or waddle, a strut or a prance, the way a person walks can reveal a lot...

Tracking shellfish by their tasty CRUNCH!

University of Texas Marine Science Institute
Crunch! Connoisseurs of party food can often tell what kind of chips their friends are eating while watching the game...

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