Marine and Freshwater Biology Archives

A Rosy Future for Pink Sea Fan Coral?

June 6, 2022June 2, 2022 Science Connectedcoral, coral reefs

Coral reefs are in trouble around the world with one possible exception. This coral species appears to be making the best of a bad situation.

biological impact of humans on marine life

Marine and Freshwater Biology

Humans Have Varied Biological Impact on Animals

December 2, 2021November 30, 2021 Science Connectedmarine biology, marine life

Why is the biological impact of human activities greater for some marine life populations than others? Scientists investigate.

Marine and Freshwater Biology Zoology

Are shark personalities real?

October 13, 2021October 13, 2021 Science Connectedsharks

Do sharks have social personality traits? According to a study conducted by a team of researchers at the University of Exeter, shark personalities are very real.

Humpback whale breaching off the coast of Baja California. Winter Break 2015-2016

Marine and Freshwater Biology Nature Photography Zoology

Magnificent Humpback Whales of Los Cabos

September 20, 2021September 20, 2021 Science Connectedwhales, wildlife photography

Travel to Baja California with wildlife photographer Max Goldberg and see his photos of the humpback whales. The humpback whales migrate to the area to breed.

How Have Snapping Shrimp Evolved to Snap?

Marine and Freshwater Biology

How Did Snapping Shrimp Evolve their Snap?

August 31, 2021August 31, 2021 Science Connectedevolution, shrimp

Researchers at the University of Alberta have discovered the evolutionary path that snapping shrimp took to evolve their trademark snap.

Many fish species survive by eating tiny zooplankton that drift over the reef. Studies have shown that these fishes can have a measurable effect on the numbers of zooplankton on the downstream side of the reef. Photo credit: NOAA's Coral Kingdom Collection, Bonaire 2008: Exploring Coral Reef Sustainability with New Technologies.; NOAA/OAR/OER

Marine and Freshwater Biology Oceanography Zoology

Zooplankton Make Mini-Migrations All Day Long

August 30, 2021August 23, 2021 Science Connectedphytoplankton, zooplankton

Every night, tiny animals called zooplankton migrate from the deep sea to the surface. Just before sunrise, they return to the ocean depths. Why?

Sea Turtles: Josephine the Loggerhead Turtle (Caretta caretta). Fish Rock Cave, South West Rocks, NSW. Photo by Richard Ling.

Environment Marine and Freshwater Biology

Sea Turtles Fooled by Trash Resembling Their Food

June 21, 2021June 21, 2021 Science Connectedplastic pollution, sea turtles

Sea turtles that mistake trash for food are in for a world of hurt. Green sea turtles and loggerhead turtles often mistake plastic bags for jellies.

Biology Marine and Freshwater Biology

Seahorses Give a Whole New Meaning to “Dad Bod”

June 17, 2021June 17, 2021 Science Connectedevolution

Seahorses give a whole new meaning to the term “dad bod.” You see, they are one of the only animals species in which the males get pregnant and give birth.