The Ocean Vents Where Life on Earth Likely Began
In a recent paper, biologists outlined a three-part hypothesis for how all life as we know it began.
Burning Kelp for War
World War I saw the availability of potash plummet, while its price doubled. The US found this critical component for multiple industries in Pacific kelp.
Scientists Find Clues to the Mysteries of an Ocean Reef
Beyond the tropical waters of the island nation of Palau lies the Ngaraard Pinnacle, a much rarer kind of reef than its colorful coral cousin.
Navy Seals: Why the Military Uses Marine Mammals
A beluga whale was suspected to be a spy. It's not as outlandish as it may seem.
The Delicate Science-Art of the Blaschka Invertebrate Collection
The Cornell Collection of Blaschka Invertebrate Models includes hundreds of glass models of sea creatures, making it both a teaching tool and a metaphor.
Paper Nautilus, Octopus of the Open Sea
Why the argonaut, or paper nautilus, may be your new favorite cephalopod.
How Offshore Oil Exploration Affects Marine Life
Offshore oil and gas exploration in the Atlantic Ocean will involve seismic blasts, which may be harmful to whales and marine mammals.
Do Dolphins and Orcas Really Kill Their Young?
Stunned marine biologists watched a young mother orca desperately trying to save her baby.
To Save the Threatened, Scientists Clone Cacao, Fertilize Mollusks, and Hunt Porpoises
All over the world, researchers are trying to better understand a world in constant flux and to prevent species from extinction as they battle for survival.
“Ghost Fishing” Is Killing Coastal Wildlife
Ghost fishing is the process by which fishing equipment no longer under human control continues to trap and kill wildlife.