Humans Have Varied Biological Impact on Animals
Why is the biological impact of human activities greater for some marine life populations than others? Scientists investigate.
Category: Marine and Freshwater Biology
Are shark personalities real?
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.
Magnificent Humpback Whales of Los Cabos
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 Did Snapping Shrimp Evolve their Snap?
Researchers at the University of Alberta have discovered the evolutionary path that snapping shrimp took to evolve their trademark snap.
Zooplankton Make Mini-Migrations All Day Long
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 Fooled by Trash Resembling Their Food
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.
Seahorses Give a Whole New Meaning to “Dad Bod”
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.
Jellyfish Do More than Drift
Jellyfish don’t just drift. They can detect ocean currents, navigate, and move. They are more advanced than you might think.
Noise Pollution in the Ocean
What does the ocean sound like? Humans and our noise pollution have changed the ocean soundscape, with negative impacts on marine animals.
How the Mantis Shrimp Packs a Powerful Punch
These little animals kill by punching as hard and fast as a bullet from a gun. Find out why the little mantis shrimp is so tough.