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Marine Science in the News: Loss of reef top predator changes fish body shape
A new study led by the University of Miami (UM) Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science suggests that shark declines can lead...


Marine Science in the News: Cranky crabs have an edge in “claw to claw” combat
This week’s Marine Science in the News blog highlights a recent study about some of MSI’s favorite animals: hermit crabs! These shelled...


Marine Science in the News: Surgical glue inspired by a marine animal
Bioengineers at UC Berkeley took a close look at a local marine species to create a new glue for medical procedures inside the body....


Marine Science in the News: Sea otters in Elkhorn Slough
Sea otters are quite often the topic of conversation within the marine science and conservation communities. They are undoubtedly...


Marine Science in the News: "Lawn mowing" fish
A recent research publication out of the Scripps Institution of Oceanography examined the role of reef fishes in keeping corals healthy...


Marine Science in the News: Changing water temperatures causing animals to relocate
Under rapidly changing conditions animals have 3 “choices”: migrate, adapt or die. Ocean temperatures are rising rapidly (a byproduct of...


Marine Science in the News: plastic marine debris STINKS
A recent study out of University of California, Davis examined one of the largest groups of animals largely affected by plastics:...


Marine Science in the News: a groundbreaking decision for Antarctica's Ross Sea
One month ago we posted a blog about Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument in Hawaii, a recently established Marine Protected Area...


Marine Science in the News: Some vocal fish have accents
Dolphins have accents? Sperm whales have varied dialects? Cod have different “voices”? Just like humans, some animal populations have...
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