Green turtles are more likely to swallow plastic that resembles their natural diet of sea grass, new research suggests. Marine Biology News -- … [Read more...]
Fussy fish can have their coral, and eat it too
Fussy fish seeking refuge from climate change on deeper reefs can still keep their specialized diets. The corals they prey upon change their own diets … [Read more...]
Penguins and their chicks’ responses to local fish numbers informs marine conservation
Endangered penguins respond rapidly to changes in local fish numbers, and monitoring them could inform fisheries management and marine … [Read more...]
Dexterous herring gulls learn new tricks to adapt their feeding habits
Observations of herring gulls have shown how the coastal birds have developed complicated behavior to 'skin' sea creatures to make them safe to eat. … [Read more...]
Marine scientists investigate the relationship between bumphead parrotfish and their coral reef habitat on a molecular level
The next time you find yourself luxuriating in some exotic, Instagrammable vacation spot, thank a parrotfish. That white sand slithering between your … [Read more...]
Image from page 350 of “Character building and reading; a correlation of the facts of psychology and physiology in their relation to soul discipline and physiognomy” (1911) – Marine Life
Image from page 350 of "Character building and reading; a correlation of the facts of psychology and physiology in their relation to soul discipline … [Read more...]
As sea level rises, wetlands crank up their carbon storage
Some wetlands perform better under pressure. A new study revealed that when faced with sea-level rise, coastal wetlands respond by burying even more … [Read more...]
Re-establishing oyster beds to maximize their ecological benefits
Researchers have developed a mapping tool that identifies sites for re-establishing oyster reefs that maximize their ecological benefits -- such as … [Read more...]
Image from page 162 of “Principles of human physiology : with their chief applications to pathology, hygiene, and forensic medicine : especially designed for the use of students” (1843) – Sharks
Image from page 162 of "Principles of human physiology : with their chief applications to pathology, hygiene, and forensic medicine : especially … [Read more...]
Salmon populations may adapt their eggs to survive in degraded rivers
A new study suggests that the membrane of salmon eggs may evolve to cope with reduced oxygen levels in rivers, thereby helping their embryos to … [Read more...]
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