The Unexpected Winners from Sea Star Wasting Disease
The devastating outbreak cleared space in the ecosystem for previously uncompetitive sea stars to flourish.
Apr 23, 2019 | 650 words, about 3 minutes
Species: Marine Invertebrates
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Tiny Monsters in the Sea
Warming ocean waters are an invitation to all sorts of pathogens with the potential to remake ocean life.
Apr 9, 2019 | 2,400 words, about 12 minutes
Research Unveils New Damage Caused by Brazil’s Failed Fundão Dam
A new study shows that mine tailings loosed by the collapsed dam contaminated the Abrolhos Marine National Park.
Mar 8, 2019 | 900 words, about 4 minutes
Smashing Urchins for Kelp
As they wait for sea otters to return to Haida Gwaii waters, Parks Canada and the Haida Nation take matters into their own hands to foster a healthier ecosystem under the waves.
Mar 5, 2019 | 3 min 30 sec
The Shells of Wild Sea Butterflies Are Already Dissolving
This long-predicted outcome of ocean acidification experiments has started showing up in the wild.
Mar 1, 2019 | 750 words, about 3 minutes
In the Future, Jellyfish Slime May Be the Solution to Microplastic Pollution
Slimy, sticky jellyfish mucus can extract gold nanoparticles from water—now scientists are working to see if its adhesive properties extend to plastics, too.
Feb 28, 2019 | 750 words, about 3 minutes
Citizen Science Comes of Age
Increasingly, scientists are relying on data gathered by volunteers to make their research happen.
Feb 19, 2019 | 2,100 words, about 11 minutes
This Snail Fights Sea Stars with Fancy Frills
New research investigates why some sea snails use precious resources to make their shells extra fancy.
Feb 15, 2019 | 500 words, about 2 minutes