A “species” is a hypothesis. And for microscopic critters, this hypothesis is very often wrong. Everyone knows I despise charismatic megafauna (especially dolphins). I will…
View More When 2 becomes 12: Cryptic species need some love like they’ve never needed love beforeCategory: Biology
Can’t Touch This
Another epic post from Alex Warneke, aka lil’ A Disposable nudibranch penises are all the rage this month thanks to a study published in the…
View More Can’t Touch ThisNothing says let’s get it on…
Alexandria Warneke is a masters student at San Diego State University. You may remember that Alex had a Scifund project asking for funds to support her research…
View More Nothing says let’s get it on…SOS Please Someone Help Me…
Alexandria Warneke is a masters student at San Diego State University. You may remember that Alex had a Scifund project asking for funds to support…
View More SOS Please Someone Help Me…Whale Sharks and Giant Squids: Big or Bu!!$hit?
The bubbles around me clear and as I regain my visibility my first thought is how wide is the mouth coming for me. Five feet?…
View More Whale Sharks and Giant Squids: Big or Bu!!$hit?10 Ocean Species That Challenge Gender Role Stereotypes
1. Seahorses-Males Giving Birth Th example might be an obvious one but worth the mention. Male seahorses possess a pouch on their frontside, similar to kangaroos. During…
View More 10 Ocean Species That Challenge Gender Role StereotypesThe Oceanic Travels of Freshwater Snails
Many animals do not spend their lives entirely in saltwater or freshwater choosing rather to fully explore the world around them. These species are referred…
View More The Oceanic Travels of Freshwater SnailsTGIF: Procrastinate, watch deep-sea videos, help science!
I know, its Friday. You’re probably staring at the the clock, or worse, stalking people on Facebook. Today, instead of passing on a viral video or…
View More TGIF: Procrastinate, watch deep-sea videos, help science!Penetrating the mysteries of sex in deep-sea squid
Undoubtedly you’ve already seen the above video of deep-sea squids mid-coitus at 1400 meters (0.86 miles) deep in the Gulf of Mexico. The male and…
View More Penetrating the mysteries of sex in deep-sea squidBy trying to look sexier you may be ruining sex for corals.
You might be surprised to learn that an ingredient in some skin crèmes is coral, or more accurately coral extract. More specifically, Pseudopterosin A is…
View More By trying to look sexier you may be ruining sex for corals.