In 2009, a research group led by Dr. Keiichi Kakui at the Faculty of Science discovered a rather unusual small crustacean ...

Environmental groups criticized the proposal, saying it would leave communities vulnerable to extreme weather, threaten ocean species and harm commercial fisheries. “This is ludicrous!

The event is “an extraordinary reminder of their role as apex predators in the ocean.” Beyond the human instinct to root for the underdog—it was 60 against one—and our squeamishness for ...

The study reveals a clear connection between chemistry and biology. When the hydrothermal system actively released osmium, the ocean above supported nutrient-loving plankton species. These organisms ...

Shrimp look an awful lot like bugs. The exoskeletons, jointed legs and compound eyes of both groups of living things give ...

Despite frequent mentions in research papers, this species has never been formally described ... postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Organismic and Evolutionary Biology, formally describe ...

From stealth to strength, these animals showcase nature’s brilliance. Here are ten ocean species built for survival. The great white shark, often known as the ocean’s ultimate predator, is perfectly ...

Reefs create habitats or homes for nearly a quarter of all marine species. “My first objective is to develop science-based and community-friendly protocols for effective reef restoration ...

Dire Wolf Brought Back To Life, Scientists Claim In Historic First Species De-Extinction For the first time in thousands of years, dire wolves are alive – or at least a close approximation to them – ...

In the meantime, continued access to and examination of the existing great auk relics, including its DNA can only help us improve and refine our understanding this iconic species’ biology. Tim ...