Philadelphia squid biologist brings science to the masses — in classrooms, through burlesque performances, at forest meet-ups ...

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This comprehensive dental arsenal totals around 500 teeth—more than any other bony fish in the ocean—and represents one of nature’s most specialized feeding adaptations. The Impressive Dental Anatomy ...

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When West Virginia University biology undergraduate student Isabella Tuzzio tested fish from central Appalachian streams, her research revealed microplastics in every fish she sampled.

Although micro‐ and nanoplastics are an emerging risk factor for the development of cardiovascular diseases, the association of marine microplastic levels (MMLs) with the burden of cardiometabolic ...

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A massive global collaboration has tracked over 12,000 marine animals from whales to turtles to create one of the most detailed movement maps of ocean giants ever assembled. The project, MegaMove ...

Do you struggle to remove hooks safely—for you and the fish? Learn how to unhook fish properly using pliers, barbless hooks, and other tips to reduce harm and help fish survive after release.

Learn how ocean currents and warm-core eddies drive big-game sport fisheries worldwide. Discover how real-time satellite data, bathymetric features, and boundary currents shape ideal conditions for ...

Over 20% of the global ocean has darkened in the past two decades, shrinking critical light zones that support marine life.