It is somewhat common knowledge now that extraterrestrial creatures have visited us multiple times stoled cows, built the pyramids, and spoke with Nikola Tesla .…
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Graduate Student Opportunities in the McClain Lab
Ph.D. Student to research the Macroecology of Body Size Are you a dedicated and innovative researcher looking to contribute to a groundbreaking project that will…
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When we ponder bioluminescence, our minds often conjure images of mesmerizing squids and radiant fish, captivating our imagination with their dazzling displays. However, as research…
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As I sit at my computer, not even a month into the new year, four new species of sponges from underwater volcanoes, three new species…
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An expedition led by UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography has revealed World War II military weaponry scattered across the seafloor in extensive dumping…
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Mapping the Human Wakeprint
Despite the evident reliance of humanity on the vast global ocean—where a staggering 1 billion individuals rely on it as their primary food source, where…
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In 2022, The Ocean Exploration Trust retrieved a megalodon tooth from a never-before-explored seamount in the Pacific Ocean, discovered at a depth of over 10,000…
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In the vast realm of gastropods, there exists a group often overshadowed and sometimes even ignored: the parasites. These creatures, which I’ve enthusiastically delved into…
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If corals in cold water is your thing, then you will be delighted to hear to Cold-Water Coral Reefs of the World is now available.…
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