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A rare Florida cold snap left hundreds of juvenile sea turtles cold-stunned in shallow lagoons, prompting a rapid rescue and rehabilitation response that offers a rare look inside the delicate, hands-
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Researchers tracking tagged green sea turtles in the Red Sea were led to 34 previously unknown seagrass meadows. This discovery can help enhance local conservation efforts.
In the oceans, there’s an infinite variety of biological experiments on display. Curious, keen-eyed scuba divers will discover an abundance of the weird and wonderful when they focus on marine fishes, especially the unorthodox reproductive roles that some male fish play.
The Marine Protection Atlas is the world’s record-keeper for marine protected areas, and it’s run by the Marine Conservation Institute. It’s a critical resource for tracking conservation efforts and characteristics of over 1,000 global MPAs.
In this edition of “Ask A Marine Biologist,” Dr. David Shiffman answers a popular question about our beloved apex predators of the sea.
Sharks may be fierce predators, but they're also among the most misunderstood animals, often portrayed as mindless killers. This project aims to dispel that myth through art and education.
The Virginia Institute of Marine Science shark survey is the world’s longest-running fishery-independent shark population survey. Here’s what they’ve learned in 50 years.