The idea ostriches bury their heads when they feel threatened is thought have come from Roman naturalist Pliny the Elder ...

In addition to studying the world’s only nonmigratory blue whales, marine biologist Asha de Vos seeks to change her compatriots’ attitudes toward the ocean.

Like Jakura, Soto-Angel’s curiosity was rewarded. After being exposed to the stress of starvation and physical injury, the ...

For the first time, tiny bits of plastic have been found in body tissue of Pacific walruses, lodged in the animals’ muscles, ...

It was impossible for kids fascinated by sea creatures to pursue their interest as a career in Utah until recently. Now, with the official partnership with USU and the Loveland Living Planet Aquarium ...

Marine biology is the study of life in the oceans and brackish waters, which ranges from archaea and bacteria to marine mammals, and includes organisms such as corals that affect the shape of the ...

A study has found concerning new evidence of long-term declines in coral reef fish around highly visited inshore islands of ...

How can researchers help bolster the resilience of marine ecosystems because of climate change? This is what a recent study ...

The University of the Virgin Islands seeks applicants and internship partners for its new professional science master, or PSM, degree as part of UVI’s Marine and Environmental Science program, accordi ...

Quinton White was recently honored with the JU Marine Science Pioneer Award and endowed fellowship. He reflects on his career ...

In the face of increased human pressures and climate change, a team of Australian scientists led by Dr. Georgina Wood at ...