Overfishing can deplete key reef species and damage coral habitat. Coral reef ecosystems support important commercial, recreational, and subsistence fishery
Scientific studies have revealed many different populations–or even potentially different species or subspecies–of killer whales worldwide. These different populations of
In late September, marine biologist David Gruber revealed the world's first recording of a reptile displaying bioflourescent behavior. The hawksbill sea
Spotted Turtle (Clemmys guttata) Identification: Carapace smooth, black, covered with scattered round yellow spots. Plastron without a hinge. Head black
Clymene dolphins, sometimes known as the "short-snouted spinner dolphin," are relatively small delphinids. In 1981, Clymene dolphins were separated from
From Exeter University Professor Simpson, who has listened to the vocalisations of fish using sophisticated underwater listening equipment, has identified
By Blaise Jones One of the key byproducts of human expansion are heavy metals. No, not Metallica. Cobalt, aluminum, chrome, lead, nickel, zinc, copper, cadmium and mercury
Ouachita map turtle (Graptemys ouachitensis) Ouachita Map Turtles are very similar to False Map Turtles. Identification General description: Their carapace
What is Bioamplification? Bioamplification (also called "biomagnification"): the increase of toxin pollutants within species as they move up the food chain.
Taxonomy Class: Reptilia Order: Testudines Family: Testudinidae Genus: Geochelone Species: platynota Description The Burmese star tortoise is a striking medium-sized
Spiny Soft-shell Turtle (Apalone spinifera spinifera) Identification: Smooth, flat, "rubbery," skin-covered shell lacks scutes and has flexible edges. Brown or
Taxonomy Class: Reptilia Order: Testudines Family: Chelidae Genus: Chelodina Species: mccordi Description The Roti Island snake-necked turtle is a moderate-sized
In late September, marine biologist David Gruber revealed the world's first recording of a reptile displaying bioflourescent behavior. The hawksbill sea
Clymene Dolphins, sometimes known as the “short-snouted spinner dolphin,” are relatively small delphinids. In 1981, Clymene dolphins were separated from
RESIDENT, TRANSIENT, or OFFSHORE Vocalizations of the three killer whale ecotypes, the fish-eating (resident) killer whale, the mammal-eating (transient)
False map turtle (Graptemys pseudogeographica) False Map Turtles are very similar to Ouachita Map Turtles. Identification General description: Their carapace
Subspecies of the spinner dolphin include: Eastern spinner (Stenella longirostris orientalis) Central American spinner (Stenella longirostris centroamericanus) "Whitebelly" spinner (Stenella
Many serious coral reef ecosystem stressors originate from land-based sources, most notably toxicants, sediments, and nutrients. Impacts from land-based sources
Taxonomy Class: Reptilia Order: Testudines Family: Platysternidae Genus: Platysternon Species: megacephalum Description The big-headed turtle is appropriately named. Its head
Sea surface temperature provides fundamental information on the global climate system. Because the ocean covers 71 percent of Earth's surface, scientists
An oceanographer studies the ocean. Oceanography covers a wide range of topics, including marine life and ecosystems, ocean circulation, plate tectonics
Blanding's Turtle (Emys blandingii) Identification: Carapace smooth and dome like, black, often with yellow speckles. Plastron with crosswise hinge, yellow
