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Why Do Fish Have Omega-3 Fatty Acids?
There's a reason why fish have so many omega-3s in their bodies. It has less to do with cholesterol and heart health and more to do with the cold. more...
Sand may have nothing to do with pearl formation. Here are the new and old theories on why oysters make pearls and how oysters do it. more...
Sea urchin reproduction, larvae, and metamorphosis are important stages in a sea urchin's life cycle. more...
Sharks are not often attacked but they do have a few predators to look out for. more...
Shark sleep remains a mystery to scientists, however, important insights have been made. more...
A Description of Marine Parasitism
Marine parasites represent an important part of ocean ecology. more...
Top Five Interesting Nudibranch Facts
Nudibranchs are amazing creatures with unique defense mechanisms and a variety of odd features. These creatures are certainly deserving of more attention. more...
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Shark Mothers Provide for Their Pups
By: Sue Cartledge
Female sharks are considered hard-hearted mothers, leaving new-born pups to fend for themselves. New research shows they provide pups with 'food packs' while in the womb more...
How the Octopus Eludes Predators
By: Cheryl Kraynak
Various methods of escape and camouflage are used by different octopus species around the world to avoid becoming prey. more...
By: Tamara McGaw
The bonefish is a popular game fish in the Caribbean, important in supporting the economy. more...
Coral Reefs – The Rainforests of the Sea
By:
Roberta Goli
Coral reefs occur in waters that are typically low in nutrients; however, these ecosystems are among the most diverse and productive in the marine environment. more...
Flower Gardens Banks National Marine Sanctuary
By: Melissa Gaskill
An important part of the Gulf of Mexico ecosystem, the coral reefs in the Flower Gardens Banks National Marine Sanctuary face threats and need more protection. more...
Coral Spawning in Gulf of Mexico
By: Melissa Gaskill
Every summer brings a mass spawning by coral species at the Flower Gardens Banks National Marine Sanctuary in the Gulf of Mexico. more...
How to Prepare Whale Bones for Public Exhibition
By: Sarah Curtis
Whalewatching at Kaikoura is a top New Zealand experience but the national museum offers another way to view one of these awe-inspiring marine giants. more...
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