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Forage Fish a Crucial Link in the Food Chain

Angela Messina | Apr 1, 2012 8:05 PM

An expert task force recently finished a comprehensive analysis of how forage fish such as herring and anchovy affect the ocean food chain.

Damage to Coral Predates Climate Change

Angela Messina | Apr 1, 2012 7:45 PM

New research suggests that climate change may not be causing the current decline in the Caribbean coral reefs. Instead, deforestation and overfishing are the likely original culprits.

Robot Records Fish Passing Gas

Angela Messina | Mar 30, 2012 10:30 AM

Researchers used a torpedo shaped robot (called a glider) to record fish noises hoping to gain a better understanding of fish distributions and spawning areas. In the process, they might have heard a few noises they weren’t quite expecting: fish farts.

“Creatures of Light” Exhibit at the American Museum of Natural History

Angela Messina | Mar 29, 2012 9:01 PM

A new exhibit at the American Museum of Natural History explores a variety of Earth’s bioluminescent organisms.

Fiddler Crab Seduction

Angela Messina | Mar 29, 2012 10:30 AM

Ever wondered how a male fiddler crab entices a mate? Well, look no further than this article.

Coral Declines: Caused By Viruses?

Angela Messina | Mar 28, 2012 9:19 PM

Scientists, concerned by the worldwide decline of corals, are turning their attention to viral diseases that could be contributing to coral endangerment.

Findings Suggest Dolphin Networks Are Unusually Open

Angela Messina | Mar 28, 2012 9:00 PM

Richard Connor, of UMass at Dartmouth, tracked 120 bottlenose dolphins in Australia in order to study their grouping patterns.

Hammerhead Identity Confusion

Angela Messina | Mar 27, 2012 8:34 AM

Researchers have discovered a new species of hammerhead shark that was previously confused with the endangered scalloped hammerhead.

James Cameron Reaches Ocean’s Deepest Point

Joseph Tepper | Mar 25, 2012 9:10 PM

Dive to break the world record a success in Mariana Trench

Study Looks Back at Ancient Sustainable Fisheries

Angela Messina | Mar 25, 2012 10:38 AM

In a new study, scientists are finding that we could learn a thing or two from ancient civilizations that had more effective methods of promoting fishery sustainability.

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