Oceanography
When Attacked, Corals Send Out Chemical Signals to Recruit Bodyguard Fish
New science reveals that, when threatened by toxic seaweed, corals send out chemical signals to small goby fish that remove the coral-choking greenery
November 08, 2012 |
By Hannah Waters
The World’s Rarest Whale Species Spotted in New Zealand
A pair of spade-toothed whales washed ashore on a beach, the first time the complete body of a member of this species has ever been seen
November 05, 2012 |
By Joseph Stromberg
Can We Link Hurricane Sandy to Climate Change?
Models indicate that climate change will cause more frequent and intense hurricanes, but the overall trend can't be linked with any particular storm
October 29, 2012 |
By Joseph Stromberg
Nikon Announces the Winners of its “Small World” Competition
See a selection of beautiful images captured by scientists gazing through light microscopes
October 29, 2012 |
By Megan Gambino
Live Wires: Newly Discovered Seafloor Bacteria Conduct Electricity
Scientists have found ultrathin multicellular bacteria that create electrical circuits several centimeters long
October 25, 2012 |
By Joseph Stromberg
14 Fun Facts About Hagfish
In honor of Hagfish Day, learn about the seemingly-disgusting creatures' gill-clogging slime and ability to digest dead carcasses through their skin
October 17, 2012 |
By Hannah Waters
New Project Aims to Drill to the Earth’s Mantle, 3.7 Miles Down
Scientists aim to reach the mantle and bring back rock samples for the first time in human history
October 04, 2012 |
By Joseph Stromberg
High Levels of Plastic and Debris Found in Waters off of Antarctica
In the world's most remote ocean waters, researchers discovered unexpectedly high levels of plastic pollution
October 03, 2012 |
By Joseph Stromberg
New Climate-Shifting Pattern: Is PCO the Next El Niño?
Computer simulations indicate that ocean temperatures and weather patterns might vary on a 100-year-long cycle called PCO
October 02, 2012 |
By Joseph Stromberg
Top 5 “Science Done Right” Moments in Movies
Directors take note: scientist and author David Kirby commends the accuracy in these popular films
September 21, 2012 |
By Megan Gambino
Majority of Coral Reefs Will Be Damaged By 2030 Due to Rising Greenhouse Gases
A new study finds that 70 percent of coral reefs worldwide will be damaged by warmer and more acidic waters
September 17, 2012 |
By Joseph Stromberg
All Ears! An Underwater Sculpture that Listens
A collaboration between sculptor Jason deCaires Taylor and marine biologist Heather Spence aims to track the development of a new coral reef
September 11, 2012 |
By Megan Gambino
How Do Crabs See Food on the Ocean Floor? UV Vision
Marine biologists took a submersible more than half a mile below the surface to understand the strange creatures that glow on the ocean floor
September 07, 2012 |
By Joseph Stromberg
Is Geoengineering the Answer to Climate Change?
A new study looks directly at the immediate expenses of intentionally cooling our climate, but what are the long-term costs?
August 31, 2012 |
By Joseph Stromberg
Researchers Working on a “Chill Pill” for Sharks
In response to stress, sharks can undergo dangerous changes in blood chemistry, so scientists are attempting to develop a solution
August 24, 2012 |
By Joseph Stromberg
An Oil Dispersant Made From Ingredients in Peanut Butter, Ice Cream and Chocolate?
New research is yielding oil dispersants that are non-toxic and prevent oil from sticking to birds and wildlife
August 20, 2012 |
By Joseph Stromberg
VIDEO: This Deep-Sea Squid Breaks Off Its Own Arms to Confuse Predators
A bioluminescent squid species that lives off the coast of California was caught on camera ditching its arms
August 03, 2012 |
By Joseph Stromberg
Ocean Acidity Rivals Climate Change As Environmental Threat
Rising ocean acidity is now considered to be just as much of a formidable threat to the health of Earth’s environment as the atmospheric climate changes
July 18, 2012 |
By Kat J. McAlpine
Australia Creates World’s Largest Marine Reserve Network
The plan will protect the Coral Sea as well as pygmy blue whale habitat off the southern coast of Western Australia
June 14, 2012 |
By K. Annabelle Smith
The Sea Monster Bathynomus
The hulking crustacean has razor-sharp mandibles and eyes that catch the light like a cat's. Now it has turned into a high-tech saboteur
June 07, 2012 |
By Abigail Tucker
