Researchers are hoping a technique that identifies zooplankton from space will eventually help them track the movement of ...

Temperatures around the world continue to rise—and the North Sea is no exception. Yet, in addition to this gradual warming, ...

These zooplankton, no bigger than grains of rice, are the whale's lifeline. Only about 370 of these massive creatures remain. For decades, tracking the tiny plankton meant sending research vessels ...

Plankton is an indispensable part of marine life and incredibly diverse. It consists of all kinds of life forms that float in the water at different depths. But we don't know yet how diverse plankton ...

After 17 years underground, cicadas are emerging on Cape Cod. The noisy bugs will spend the next four to six weeks above ground as part of their life cycle. When underground, they feed on nutrients ...

A new study published in Knowledge and Management of Aquatic Ecosystems showcases how untreated wastewater released into the Chicago River during ...

Like plants on land, phytoplankton use sunlight and CO₂ to grow through photosynthesis. Zooplankton, on the other hand, are tiny animals that mostly eat phytoplankton. They come in many shapes ...

A new study published in Knowledge and Management of Aquatic Ecosystems showcases how untreated wastewater released into the ...

Karnataka is poised to establish its first marine sanctuary, 'Mugli-Apsarakonda Marine Sanctuary,' spanning 5,960 hectares. Approved by the State Boar ...

Glaciers and sea ice are declining, impacting marine biodiversity, ecosystem functioning, tourism and Arctic livelihoods.

As time passes, Virginians are further and further removed from a time when American shad were culturally and economically relevant.