Recent study looked at responses to extreme temperature exposures in the same reefs over time, and found less coral bleaching in 11 of the 21 coral species studied

Researchers found that high CO₂ expected by the end of the century which causes ocean acidification will boost production at different levels of the food web, but ocean warming cancelled this benefit by causing stress to marine animals

An international team of researchers were the first to investigate a never before studied species—a giant, black, mud dwelling, worm-like animal

For the last decade, zoologists have been battling over the question, “What was the oldest branch of the animal family tree?

MPAs, which include marine reserves, sanctuaries, parks, and no-take zones, are areas designated to protect marine species and habitats from both global and local threats

Comparing the proteins of humans and these other mammals is already providing researchers with a wealth of new information about how the human body works

“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

A compound extracted from a deep-water marine sponge collected near the Bahamas is showing potent antibacterial activity against the drug resistant bacteria MRSA

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

Study provides first evidence linking hypoxic dead zones to economic as well as ecological losses