Native oysters grow on reefs containing other shellfish such as razorfish. Photo B Martin (Flinders University)When you slurp ...

It’s hard to believe that anything could live here, but these deep-sea hydrothermal vents are teaming with life, including species yet to be discovered. In December 2016, researchers operating a ...

Trovants are rocks that grow by absorbing minerals from rainwater. Romania is home to a cluster of trovants that inspired folklore of dinosaur eggs, plant fossils and alien creations.

The Blue Lagoon Fishbowl is a tropical paradise in a glass, complete with gummy fish swimming in a sea of blue alcohol and ...

Marteilia parasites are a group of protists that infect bivalve mollusks, such as mussels, oysters, and cockles. These parasites can cause significant health issues in their hosts, leading to mass ...

Jan. 31, 2025 — In a new study, researchers have determined that a protein called NF-kB c-Rel can intensify the symptoms of psoriasis when activated by signals from the body's immune system ...

Feb. 7, 2025 — Researchers have analyzed the soft tissue from a fossilized plesiosaur for the first time. The results show that the long-necked marine reptile had both smooth and scaly skin ...

This would be particularly handy when cownose rays descend to the seafloor to vacuum up burrowing bivalves. As they bury their heads in the sand, the rays are exposed to predators. A fine-tuned ...

Looking to briny bivalves and other organisms for medical help is not without precedent. Oyster components have been used to treat respiratory infections in some traditional medicines. Their blood ...

Recent advances in ocean observation, experimental biology, and ecosystem modeling are being applied to ocean hypoxia research to reshape our understanding of the future ocean.

Standing in shin-deep water with a slippery tangle of sugar kelp wrapped around her legs, Alanna Kieffer holds up a strand of ...

The undergraduate Biology major is among the most popular at William & Mary. The department also offers a graduate program leading to a master’s degree. Representing a wide diversity of research and ...