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Category: Marine and Freshwater Biology

Isabela surfacing to breathe in the waters of Chile's Gulf of Corcovado (Courtesy of Rodrigo Hucke-Gaete/Blue Whale Center) Marine and Freshwater Biology Oceanography Zoology 

Where Do Blue Whales Go to Breed?

August 12, 2022August 11, 2022 Science Connectedconservation, ecology, marine life, sea life, whale breeding, whales

Blue whales are the largest animal on Earth, yet the breeding grounds of these elusive creatures remained a mystery for a long time…until now.

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Many fishes swimming above corals. Photo credit: NOAA's Coral Kingdom Collection, Bonaire 2008: Exploring Coral Reef Sustainability with New Technologies.; NOAA/OAR/OER Biodiversity and Conservation Climate Change Marine and Freshwater Biology 

Can Coral Reefs Escape to the Deep?

August 3, 2022August 3, 2022 Science Connectedclimate change, coral reefs, marine life, ocean

Many of the harms done by climate change and overfishing are worst near the surface. Could coral reefs relocate deeper to escape them?

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Underwater Gardening: Coral Reefs and Aquaculture Climate Change Ecology Marine and Freshwater Biology 

Coral Reefs Versus Climate Change

July 25, 2022July 6, 2022 Science Connectedcoral, coral reefs

Are you wondering how climate change is impacting coral reefs around the world? This roundup of articles will answer your questions.

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pink sea fan coral Climate Change Ecology Marine and Freshwater Biology 

A Rosy Future for Pink Sea Fan Coral?

June 6, 2022July 30, 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Many fishes swimming above corals. 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 31, 2022 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?

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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.

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Spotlight: Environment

A single family home made of cardboard sits on a red furniture dolly. Human migration trends toward areas affected by wildfires. Anthropology Climate Change 

Human Migration Trends Toward Wildfire Hot Spots

January 27, 2023January 24, 2023 Science Connectedclimate change, extreme weather, heat wave, heat waves, migration, wildfires
Research into human migration shows distinct patterns, including the surprising trend toward areas affected by wildfires.
SciStarter Logo showing people out in the snow. In the center it reads "Play in the snow for science!" Blogs Citizen Science Environment SciStarter Blog 

Play in the snow … for science!

January 25, 2023January 22, 2023 Science Connectedcitizen science projects, environment, ice, lakes, snow, water
These five citizen science projects call on you to observe your local weather and bodies of water, snow or no!
Emperor penguins facing each other across a gap in the ice. Credit: Christopher Michel, CC BY 2.0

Emperor Penguins Now a Threatened Species

January 18, 2023January 17, 2023 Science Connectedanimals, birds, climate change, conservation, extinction, penguins
Skeletonized leaf typical of plots with bats excluded and trophic cascade prevented. Photo by Elizabeth Beilke, University of Illinois

Bats Protect Plants from Insects

January 13, 2023January 12, 2023 Science Connectedbats, defoliation, forests

Artificial Sweeteners Affect Our Bodies and Environment

December 9, 2022December 6, 2022 Science Connecteddiet
Fungi growing on mossy tree. Credit: Jesse Bauer/Unsplash

Fungi Bioblitz Follow-Up

November 18, 2022November 17, 2022 Science Connectedcitizen science, ecology, environment, fungi
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