New scientific research adds insight into the benefit of a seahorse’s square-shaped tail. Read More
In advance of her lecture, “Sex, Drugs and Sea Slime: Celebrating our Ocean’s Oddities,” on May 13th, we chatted with Dr. Ellen Prager about what first interested her in marine science: Read More
Against the odds, seven species of sea turtle have withstood the test of time and captured the hearts of humans, but they could soon be ancient history without our help. Read More
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These gelatinous animals are more fascinating than you think. To prove it to you, we’ve collected some of the coolest facts guaranteed to give you a whole new perspective on jellies: Read More
At $15,000 per quart, a horseshoe crab’s blood is valuable, but its riches reach far beyond a price tag. Read More
The sound level below sea level isn’t what you might expect. Read More
Can this innovative research project help rid the Chesapeake Bay of harmful plastics? Read More
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