Greater diversity enhances public interest in marine habitats
Greater animal biodiversity can lead to heightened human interest in marine habitats, according to research published in Scientific Reports.
Greater animal biodiversity can lead to heightened human interest in marine habitats, according to research published in Scientific Reports.
Plants & Animals
Oct 25, 2018
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As many as six humpback whales were spotted in Boston Harbor on Wednesday, a rare sight in the congested shipping port. But the whales probably weren't lost, according to Joseph Ayers, a professor at Northeastern's Marine ...
Ecology
Sep 3, 2018
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Move over Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg – University of Queensland scientists say the humble sea sponge or snail could unlock technological breakthroughs that might alter the course of human existence.
Environment
Aug 20, 2018
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Satellite images of phytoplankton blooms on the surface of the ocean often dazzle with their diverse colors, shades and shapes. But phytoplankton are more than just nature's watercolors: They play a key role in Earth's climate ...
Earth Sciences
Aug 8, 2018
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The UK has a rich history of marine biology, with famous scientists such as Charles Darwin who did pioneering work in the field, and strong research institutions with international expertise in marine sciences. So, surely ...
Ecology
Aug 7, 2018
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Intertidal ecosystems and the small-scale fisheries they support are an important part of coastal economies, environments, and cultures. Globally, fisheries such as the soft-shell clams (Mya arenaria), face multiple stresses ...
Ecology
Aug 6, 2018
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Australia announced plans Friday to explore concepts such as firing salt into clouds and covering swathes of water with a thin layer of film in a bid to save the embattled Great Barrier Reef.
Environment
Jul 20, 2018
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NASA's Human Exploration and Operations and Science Mission Directorates are collaborating to make interplanetary internet a reality.
Space Exploration
Jul 16, 2018
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In a paper published in Frontiers in Marine Science, researchers, including lead author Joshua Stoll of the University of Maine School of Marine Sciences and the Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions, map the global ...
Ecology
Jul 11, 2018
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Underwater robots have uncovered new evidence about life in the Arctic and, for the first time, revealed the moment the region's marine ecosystem springs into life after the dark winter season.
Environment
Jun 8, 2018
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