New study: deep sea sensor reveals that corals produce reactive oxygen species
Woods Hole, MA — Just like us, corals breathe in oxygen and eat organic carbon. And just like us, as ...
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Scientists raise alarm as bacteria are linked to mass death of sea sponges weakened by warming Mediterranean
Vibrio bacteria, named for their vibrating swimming motion, span approximately 150 known species. Most Vibrio live in brackish or salt ...
Sea fireflies synchronize their sparkle to seek soulmates
ITHACA, N.Y. -- In sea fireflies’ underwater ballet, the males sway together in perfect, illuminated synchronization, basking in the glow of ...
Your local sea snail might not make it in warmer oceans – but oysters will
The frilled dog winkle may sound like a complex knot for a tie, but this local sea snail holds clues ...
Being prepared for storm surges on the Baltic Sea coast
The record storm surge in October 2023 caused severe damage to the German Baltic coast. Effective adaptation scenarios to rising ...
Giant sea salt aerosols play major role in Hawai‘i’s coastal clouds, rain
Despite their tiny sizes, aerosols, such as sea salt, dust, and ash, play a giant role in shaping weather and ...
Quality of tidal mudflats changes in gas extraction area of Wadden Sea
As tidal flats subside due to gas extraction, their composition changes. This is shown in a paper that is published ...
This sea worm’s butt swims away, and now scientists know how
A research team, led by Professor Toru Miura from the University of Tokyo, shows how the expression of developmental genes ...
Deep dive on sea level rise: new modelling gives better predictions on Antarctic ice sheet melt
Using historical records from around Australia, an international team of researchers have put forward the most accurate prediction to date ...
Much more than waste: Tiny vesicles exchange genetic information between cells in the sea
There is a lively exchange of genetic information between the numerous microorganisms in the oceans. This so-called horizontal gene transfer ...
New scientific study reveals the crucial role of herbivorous fishes and sea urchins in restoring Caribbean coral reefs
A new study by Dr. Lindsay Spiers (Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission) and Professor Thomas Frazer (College of Marine ...
Melting ice falling snow: Sea ice declines enhance snowfall over West Antarctica
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — As the world continues to warm, Antarctica is losing ice at an increasing pace, but the ...
Previously unknown luminescence revealed in ten deep sea species and an order of sea cucumbers
In a new textbook published November 10, 2023, The World of Sea Cucumber, a team of researchers, including Nagoya University ...
Barnacle bends shape to fend off warm-water sea snails on the move
Some barnacles are ‘morphing’ to protect themselves from predatory warm-water sea snails, which are expanding into their territory due to ...
New study sheds light on why some animals dive to the dark, deep sea
Woods Hole, Mass. — If you’ve ever witnessed a shark breach the water—whether in person or somewhere on the Internet—that ...
Researchers reveal true crabs’ epic ancient odyssey from sea to land and back again
Crabs are unique and continuously evolving animals, often moving their lifestyles out of marine environments for other environments to do ...
New study sheds light on Adélie penguins’ reliance on declining sea ice during molt
EMBARGOED UNTIL: 6, NOVEMBER, 2023, 3 PM US EASTERN Credit: Annie Schmidt/Point Blue EMBARGOED UNTIL: 6, NOVEMBER, 2023, 3 PM ...
Long presumed to have no heads at all, sea stars may be nothing but
For centuries, naturalists have puzzled over what might constitute the head of a sea star, commonly called a “starfish.” When ...
FSU-led research shows shifting nesting timing not enough to prevent fewer sea turtle hatchlings
New research led by a Florida State University professor shows that potential adaptive responses by sea turtles, such as shifting ...
Researchers observe wolves hunting and killing sea otters and harbor seals on Alaska’s Katmai coast
CORVALLIS, Ore. – Firsthand observations of a wolf hunting and killing a harbor seal and a group of wolves hunting ...
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Meteorites likely source of nitrogen for early Earth
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‘Shocking’ discovery: Electricity from electric eels may transfer genetic material to nearby animals
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Scientists build tiny biological robots from human cells
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Elham Azizi vs. cancer: Fighting the disease with data, AI, and math
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Pregnant women are missing vital nutrients needed for them and their babies – and situation could worsen with plant-based foods
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New study identifies the greatest threat to wildlife across North America and Canada: people