The Hidden Light Show Below
Did you know that reefs can glow? Photographer Louise Murray dips into the dark seas to capture the spectacle of marine fluorescence.
Jun 25, 2019 | 1,000 words, 13 photos
Species: Marine Invertebrates
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The Hotel California of Fossilized Worms
Off the California coast, researchers have discovered a new species of worm that thrived in the chemical soup of deep-sea seeps.
Jun 3, 2019 | 500 words, about 2 minutes
The Newest Lab Rat Has Eight Arms
Move over mice and fruit flies, the Marine Biological Laboratory in Woods Hole, Massachusetts, is busy developing the next great model organism for science.
Jun 3, 2019 | 2,200 words, about 11 minutes
Sea Urchins Stress Out
Handling and tagging an urchin for research can impair its ability to avoid predators.
May 30, 2019 | 400 words, about 2 minutes
Great Barrier Grief
People living near the Great Barrier Reef are deeply worried about its future, and scientists say it’s time for the government to listen.
May 16, 2019 | 550 words, about 2 minutes
Fish Below Your Feet and Other Solutions for a Living Harbor
In Seattle, Singapore, and other waterfront cities around the world, engineers are creating life-enhancing designs to encourage marine biodiversity.
May 14, 2019 | 4,000 words, about 20 minutes
For Sea Anemones, Global Warming and Microplastics Have Teamed Up to Make Everything Worse
Sea anemones affected by bleaching retain microplastics longer than healthy ones.
May 13, 2019 | 450 words, about 2 minutes
Sea Cucumbers Keep Rollin’ Rollin’ Rollin’
Scientists have discovered the surprising way orange-footed sea cucumbers get around.
May 8, 2019 | 500 words, about 2 minutes