The deep sea is home to some of the weirdest creatures on Earth, from ghostly elder fish to…| United Kingdom
The color-correcting tool called “SeaSplat” shows underwater features in colors that appear more true to life. The ocean is filled with life, yet much of it remains hidden unless observed at very close range. Water acts like a natural veil, bending and scattering light while also dimming it as it moves through the dense medium [...]| SciTechDaily
The Carnarvon Flapjack Octopus is a small, soft-bodied deep-sea species that reaches about 4 centimeters across. A new species of flapjack octopus, distinguished by its giant eyes and striking blood-red tentacles, has been identified in a deep-sea canyon off the coast of Australia. The species has been formally named Opisthoteuthis carnarvonensis, or the Carnarvon Flapjack [...]| SciTechDaily
San Diego State University Biology Professor Forest Rohwer and his former doctoral student Jason Baer are leading an initiative they call “Coral Reef Arks”— a novel method aimed at enhancing coral reef restoration efforts through a deeper understanding of the complex microbial communities that support reef health.| Department of Biology
A situation which is not easy to navigate for an enthusiastic young person is to figure out what the various| Pacificklaus – Pacificklaus
Image by M W from Pixabay Intending to make a marine robot that will operate under the ocean? Time to start learning, not just engineering and computing, but the physics of marine biology! And, it …| cs4fn
After a decade of carnage, we finally know what’s devastating sea stars along North America’s West Coast. Does that mean scientists can save them? The post Unmasking the Sea Star Killer appeared first on Bay Nature.| Bay Nature
Outbreaks from ocean pathogens that can be deadly to marine life and even threaten humans are more frequent in overheated waters.| Inside Climate News
The first known cases of accidental choking have been discovered, dating back 150 million years, when some opportunistic fish got more than they bargained for picking off algae and slime from dead squid-like creatures. Lucky for them, the fish are no longer around to learn about the embarrassing…| New Atlas
My son loves anything to do with sea life, so of course I had to have an ocean themed party last year. I had some fun decorative food for this party I want to share with you all.| Imaginative Homeschool
In this conversation, Christine Sine and Rachel G. Jordan explore the intersection of marine biology, faith, and environmental conservation. They discuss personal journeys into marine science, the challenges faced by… The post Episode 35 – Rachel Jordan the Coral Nerd first appeared on Godspacelight.| Godspacelight
I recently wrote a blog post about some detailed thoughts on what I consider the most fascinating hypothesis to be| Pacificklaus – Pacificklaus
A coalition of advocates and loyal supporters has staved off the closure of a unique marine research center on the San Francisco Bay — at least for another six months. The post Backed by Supporters, SF State’s Marine Research Lab Delays Closure appeared first on Bay Nature.| Bay Nature
For four years now, orcas have been ramming and sinking luxury yachts in European waters, and scientists have struggled to work out just why these smart, social animals had learnt this destructive new trick. But it's not due to some anticapitalist 'eat the rich' agenda, nor is it to do with…| New Atlas
Killer whales have joined the rare club of animals that can make and use tools, for the first time being observed crafting a kind of brush out of kelp and then using it on fellow pod members.| New Atlas
I have used the same dive computer since 2017, and it keeps a tab on how many dives I have| Pacificklaus – Pacificklaus
SkIO scientist Sara Rivero-Calle traveled nearly 5,000 miles to Venice, Italy, where she participated in an exclusive training.| Skidaway Institute of Oceanography
What is life? Where did it come from? Why does it end? 3.7 billion years ago in an obscure part of an unexceptional corner of the universe, something incredible happened. Through an incalculably unlikely set of circumstances, life was created.| MarineBio Conservation Society
What lies hidden beneath the sea is one of the Earth's biggest mysteries, with only 5% of the area explored - but the Schmidt Ocean Institute is changing this.| MarineBio Conservation Society
We look at the discoveries NASA has made by exploring our oceans.| MarineBio Conservation Society
Go behind the shot with photographer and conservationist Paul Nicklen as he shares his incredible experience photographing a pod of sperm whales. Check out the spectacular photos from this encounter.| MarineBio Conservation Society