On Caribbean coral reefs, small striped gobies perform a vital service. These finger-length cleaner fish pick parasites and ...

A new handheld microscope lets scientists monitor coral health in real time, underwater, without harming reefs.

Because they rely on hosts for a majority of functions, viruses aren’t considered alive. But entities like ‘Sukunaarchaeum ...

The find may not have been as shocking as it first seemed, however. Tires are actually among the most common plastic polluters on earth. A 2017 study by Pieter Jan Kole at The Open University of ...

Sewage-contaminated water absorbs certain wavelengths of light, leaving a signature that can be detected by space-based instruments, a new study finds.

Biogeographical regions of marine organisms, i.e., their distribution across different habitats, often overlap well with the major global ocean currents. The geological age of the currents plays a ...

Marine microbiology is the study of the microorganisms (bacteria, archaea, viruses and microbial eukaryotes) in the marine environment, including their biodiversity, ecology and biogeochemistry ...

Today, these microbial partners work in the soil across millions of acres of farmland worldwide, helping farmers grow more ...

A new IAEA coordinated research project (CRP) will investigate the impact of nutrient pollution from land-based sources on coastal eutrophication and the formation of harmful algal blooms.

Sea moss (Chondrus crispus) is a red macroalga lauded for its rich mineral content, prebiotic fibers, and potential health ...

The interface between marine chemistry and marine biology, ranging from natural products chemistry and biotechnology to biogeochemistry and biochemistry relating to marine systems. Many of our ...

The intricate, hidden processes that sustain coral life are being revealed through a new microscope developed by scientists ...