“The seagrass appear to combat bacteria, and this is the first research to assess whether that coastal ecosystem can alleviate disease associated with marine organisms,” said lead author

In a study that may sound a new alarm for endangered corals, researchers have found that small community-based marine protected areas may be especially vulnerable to attack by crown-of-thorns sea stars that can devastate coral reefs

Rutgers’ Jeffra Schaefer helped conduct study on the potential impact of climate change and rising methylmercury levels on the marine food web

Surprising anatomical features found in the newly discovered species

“Understanding the origin of fish or fish products is increasingly important." 

Researchers found that young rainbow trout fed nut meal performed as well as those fed fish meal

Single-celled phytoplankton play a vital role in marine biogeochemical cycling, in marine food webs, and in the global climate system

“Less than 1 percent of microbes have been cultivated, and we need new cultures,” researcher says

Biologist discovers electric eels will leap out of the water to attack intruders

Aquaculture currently uses more than 80 percent of the world's fish oil and fishmeal