Rare video captures following and biting courtship behavior in elusive whale sharks
Courtship and procreative behavior in many species of elasmobranchs—cartilaginous fish including rays, sawfish, sharks, and skates—may include following and biting. However, there has been little ...
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Light-detecting molecules guide diatoms through turbulent waters
Discover how diatoms, a vital group of phytoplankton, use built-in light sensors called phytochromes to navigate turbulent ...
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Marlon Brando Wanted to Build a ‘University of the Sea.’ These Scientists Are Bringing the Late Actor’s Vision to Life
On Tetiaroa, a vibrant coral atoll dotted with sandy islets, archaeologists, marine biologists and cultural practitioners are ...
Microplastics are widespread in seafood that people eat, study suggests
The tiny particles that are shed from clothing, packaging and other plastic products are winding up in the fish that people ...