Plants & Animals
Sep 7, 2024
Just how rare is a rare-colored lobster? Scientists say answer could be under the shell
Orange, blue, calico, two-toned and ... cotton-candy colored?
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Plants & Animals
Sep 4, 2024
Plankton mark seasons in the sea, just like leaves and flowers on land
Britain's seas are rich in wildlife, but many of its species can only be seen with a microscope. These are the plankton—tiny algae and animals found throughout the ocean that are the foundation of the entire marine food web.
Social Sciences
Aug 28, 2024
Want a job you'll like? Think about more than the pay, expert says
Work often defines us. The first question many people ask when meeting someone new is "What do you do?" For those working full-time, a huge portion of their waking hours will be spent on the job. But how often do we think ...
Ecology
Aug 14, 2024
Historic map reveals how mussel farm is bringing shellfish reefs back to the seabed
The UK's first large scale offshore mussel farm is allowing shellfish reefs to return to parts of the seabed off England's south coast for the first time in up to 150 years, a new study has revealed.
Ecology
Aug 12, 2024
US capable of achieving seafood independence, study shows
From lobster to haddock and seaweed, seafood plays an important role in the U.S. economy, diet and culture. The nation is one of the top producers of marine and aquatic foods worldwide, but also the second largest seafood ...
Plants & Animals
Aug 5, 2024
New marine protections could help wildlife thrive—but also squeeze San Diego fishermen
A proposal to expand one of San Diego's 11 marine protected areas would make it the largest in the county, and could help wildlife off Point Loma thrive. But miles gained would be miles lost to some local fishermen.
Evolution
Jul 12, 2024
Study of colorful crayfish challenges theories of bright coloration as adapted phenotype
A pair of biologists, one with West Liberty University, the other with Arizona State University, both in the U.S., has found evidence that challenges theories surrounding bright coloration always functioning as an adapted ...
Ecology
Jun 24, 2024
Florida conchs are in hot water: Can moving them deeper revive a plunging population?
The rescue mission began with a splash. Flippered and masked snorkelers rolled off a boat anchored near Marathon and into chest-high water. It didn't take long to spot the target.
Environment
Jun 11, 2024
The warming ocean is leaving coastal economies in hot water
Ocean-related tourism and recreation supports more than 320,000 jobs and US$13.5 billion in goods and services in Florida. But a swim in the ocean became much less attractive in the summer of 2023, when the water temperatures ...
Plants & Animals
May 23, 2024
Biodiversity in crabs: More than counting species
Biodiversity is often equated with species numbers. A team led by LMU zoologist Professor Carolin Haug has shown that matters are a good deal more complicated than that. The researchers compared the shield shapes of "true" ...
