An Elusive Species of Manta Ray Draws Closer to the Light
A new study offers the most robust proof yet that a new species of manta ray is lurking in the Gulf of Mexico.
Feb 18, 2021 | 600 words, about 3 minutes
Geographic Region: Caribbean
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Caribbean Box Crabs Have Stalkers
Aggressive fish follow crabs, forcing them to stir up food.
Nov 11, 2020 | 600 words, about 3 minutes
How a Coral Reef Holds Up in a Hurricane
Two Category 5 hurricanes that slammed into the US Virgin Islands gave researchers a glimpse into how corals weather storms.
Jul 20, 2020 | 500 words, about 2 minutes
Do Fish Tummy Bugs Dictate Their Diets?
A preliminary study of Florida fish microbes hints at how and why each fish fills a unique ecological role.
Jun 17, 2020 | 650 words, about 3 minutes
Where Do Sharks Go in Hurricanes?
Fearing yet another sequel to Sharknado, sharks get out of the way when a hurricane approaches.
Dec 18, 2019 | 450 words, about 2 minutes
One Great Shot: The Safest Place
For a yellowhead jawfish, fatherhood is a mouthful.
May 17, 2019 | 150 words, 1 photo
Kelly, the Sassy Dolphin
What can one brash dolphin teach us about personality?
Oct 2, 2018 | 4,400 words, about 22 minutes
The Future of Castro’s Crocs
As a breeding facility works to retain a pure lineage of the Cuban crocodile, out in the wild the division between species is getting murkier all the time.
Jun 19, 2018 | 3,300 words, about 17 minutes