These Damselfish Are Devoted Parents—Even When the Kid Isn’t Theirs
Altrichthys damselfish dote on their young as well as the young of other Altrichthys parents and other species.
Dec 11, 2019 | 650 words, about 3 minutes
Species: Marine Invertebrates
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The Amazon Reef Is Alive, Growing, and Under Threat—Again
A few years ago, scientists weren’t even sure the reef existed.
Dec 6, 2019 | 750 words, about 3 minutes
Coastal Job: Seafood Inspector
Scott Albrecht has a trained eye for spotting harmful defects in the ocean’s bounty.
Nov 29, 2019 | 600 words, about 3 minutes
Deep-Sea Revelations
Thousands of photographs taken by a mining firm may reveal new species on the ocean floor.
Nov 27, 2019 | 650 words, about 3 minutes
When Being Big, Strong, and Sexy Comes at a Cost
Male fiddler crabs’ big claws are attractive, but they weigh them down. Fortunately, they have a workaround.
Nov 22, 2019 | 400 words, about 2 minutes
One Great Shot: Spotting a Spawning Sea Angel
On a dive in the Maldives, a photographer captures a pteropod releasing eggs.
Nov 15, 2019 | 100 words, 1 photo
Artificial Lights at Night Hurt Corals
Red Sea corals exposed to artificial lights at night experience oxidative stress and lower photosynthetic productivity.
Nov 14, 2019 | 400 words, about 2 minutes
Barnacles Are a Clock for the Dead
Barnacles adhere to everything from rocks and logs to shoes and clothes, giving forensic scientists a way to tell how long a body has been in the water.
Nov 13, 2019 | 650 words, about 3 minutes