A newly developed genotyping “chip” allows researchers to genetically identify corals and the symbiotic algae that live within the coral’s cells. This new tool is a vital step for establishing and maintaining genetic diversity in reef restoration efforts. A paper…
eOceans Citizen Science App for Ocean Observations
Our Ocean in COVID-19 If you are lucky enough to live, work, or play by the ocean, eOceans is a citizen science app to track ocean observations. Download the app and start tracking what you see even if it’s empty…
U-G-L-Y, You ain’t got no alibi…
The oceans are a strange and wondrous place. While we’re drawn by the beautiful and colorful creates of the reef, there are some creatures that just defy explanation. Take for instance Roman Fedortsov, a Russian fisherman who has built quite…
Friday Smorgasbord: HSP20 edition
We’re back for our pre-Thanksgiving installment of our Friday Smorgasbord. We’re almost done with the year and settling in for winter weather and the rush of holidays (hard to believe!). Without further ado, on with the Smorgs! Finally! Some Good…
Cyano being tapped as alternitive energy source
Cyanbacteria is the bane of many reefers and at some point most of us have run into the dreaded “red slime“. But cyanobacteria also has the potential to be used in the future to provide an alternative source of electricity…
Friday Smorgasbord: Octopus Edition
How did we get to November so quick? Welcome to another edition of the Friday Smorgasbord where we explore the amazing octopus. We have plenty of fun videos to satisfy your cephalopod cravings. 1,000 Octopus and Counting We may have…
Genious! Origami ‘Trap’ used to Catch Delicate Deep Sea Creatures
For researchers, snaring delicate sea creatures such as invertebrates without causing any damage is a big hurdle to overcome to better study them in a more hospitable environment. Some thoughtful people turned to Japanese origami for inspiration to develop this…
Friday Smorgasbord: Ocean Love Edition
Welcome back to our Friday Smorgasbord! It has been a few weeks, but we’re back with some incredible videos for you all to enjoy. Have a great weekend! Cephalopod Ink Cephalopod Inc. Will cephalopods one day be as ubiquitous in…
Shark poo helps keeps coral reefs happy and healthy
When we came across the headline “How shark poo keeps coral reefs healthy” we first had a bit of a chuckle and then clicked through to read about some interesting research on vital role marine predators have in supplying nutrients…
New ocean zone added to coral “Twilight Zone”
Mesophotic, meet your new neighbor rariphotic. The deep sea Twilight Zone of coral reefs and some insanely beautiful fish has another zone names the rariphotic zone thanks to the Smithsonian Institute’s marine science team that has been studying these depths.…
