Belinda the sea sponge observed 'sneezing' off Vancouver Island
A sea sponge observed off the coast of Vancouver Island for more than four years was found to both hibernate and “sneeze” in ...
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K-Dramas: The Secret Behind Their Global Success
From heart-wrenching romances to satisfying and gory thrillers, Korean dramas are winning hearts everywhere as they continue to captivate ...
Editorial: In debate about menhaden, lawmakers can do something helpful
Virginia lawmakers shouldn’t further delay passage of a law that promises to shine light on the state of menhaden in the ...
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Shellfish harvesting closed in local inlet due to high biotoxin levels. Here are the areas to avoid
Eld Inlet is located west of Olympia. The biotoxin that was detected produces diarrhetic shellfish poisoning, or DSP.
Complex wind and current patterns fuel equatorial Atlantic's phytoplankton bloom
The ocean is vital for oxygen, food supply, and carbon storage. At its core is phytoplankton—microscopic algae that produce biomass through photosynthesis, using nutrients, CO2, and sunlight.
The Bowhead Whale Survives Icy Waters and Killer Whale Attacks
The bowhead whale (Balaena mysticetus) is found in the icy waters of the Arctic. These are the longest-living mammals; some ...
NASA Unveils the Stunning Turquoise Phenomenon Transforming Patagonia’s Oceans
Satellite images from late December 2024 revealed a stunning phytoplankton bloom off the Patagonian Shelf, illustrating the ...
An abundant phytoplankton feeds a global network of marine microbes
One of the hardest-working organisms in the ocean is the tiny, emerald-tinged Prochlorococcus marinus. These single-celled ...
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Zebra mussels and mercury in fish: Why a new study’s findings are alarming for Minnesota
Zebra mussel poop seems to be fueling rising mercury levels in walleye and perch, according to a new Minnesota study.
8 Most Valuable Funko Pops You’ll Need to Complete a Set
From Marvel and DC to Sonic the Hedgehog and Golden Girls to Dragon Ball Super, Funko has a Pop for just about every occasion and franchise, and that is only going to continue into 2025. Plenty of new ...
Unlocking Ocean Secrets: NASA’s PACE and SWOT Reveal a Hidden World
One Earth satellite can see plankton that photosynthesize. The other measures water surface height. Together, their data ...
New study makes astonishing discovery about tiny ocean creatures — here's why they're even more important than previously understood
A new study has revealed that some of the ocean's tiniest fish are having an outsized impact when it comes to helping the ...