An oceanographer studies the ocean. Oceanography covers a wide range of topics, including marine life and ecosystems, ocean circulation, plate tectonics
Sea surface temperature provides fundamental information on the global climate system. Because the ocean covers 71 percent of Earth's surface, scientists
Taxonomy Class: Reptilia Order: Testudines Family: Testudinidae Genus: Geochelone Species: platynota Description The Burmese star tortoise is a striking medium-sized
False map turtle (Graptemys pseudogeographica) False Map Turtles are very similar to Ouachita Map Turtles. Identification General description: Their carapace
Blanding's Turtle (Emys blandingii) Identification: Carapace smooth and dome like, black, often with yellow speckles. Plastron with crosswise hinge, yellow
Clymene Dolphins, sometimes known as the “short-snouted spinner dolphin,” are relatively small delphinids. In 1981, Clymene dolphins were separated from
Spotted Turtle (Clemmys guttata) Identification: Carapace smooth, black, covered with scattered round yellow spots. Plastron without a hinge. Head black
Many serious coral reef ecosystem stressors originate from land-based sources, most notably toxicants, sediments, and nutrients. Impacts from land-based sources
Overfishing can deplete key reef species and damage coral habitat. Coral reef ecosystems support important commercial, recreational, and subsistence fishery
RESIDENT, TRANSIENT, or OFFSHORE Vocalizations of the three killer whale ecotypes, the fish-eating (resident) killer whale, the mammal-eating (transient)
In late September, marine biologist David Gruber revealed the world's first recording of a reptile displaying bioflourescent behavior. The hawksbill sea
From Exeter University Professor Simpson, who has listened to the vocalisations of fish using sophisticated underwater listening equipment, has identified
What is Supernormal Stimuli? Supernormal stimuli - An unusually excessive stimulation that activates primitive senses and creates an exaggerated response.
Taxonomy Class: Reptilia Order: Testudines Family: Platysternidae Genus: Platysternon Species: megacephalum Description The big-headed turtle is appropriately named. Its head
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
Clymene dolphins, sometimes known as the "short-snouted spinner dolphin," are relatively small delphinids. In 1981, Clymene dolphins were separated from
In late September, marine biologist David Gruber revealed the world's first recording of a reptile displaying bioflourescent behavior. The hawksbill sea
Ouachita map turtle (Graptemys ouachitensis) Ouachita Map Turtles are very similar to False Map Turtles. Identification General description: Their carapace
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
Subspecies of the spinner dolphin include: Eastern spinner (Stenella longirostris orientalis) Central American spinner (Stenella longirostris centroamericanus) "Whitebelly" spinner (Stenella
The following animals have insufficient enough research to fully determine their vulnerability and are classified as DATA INCOMPLETE by the International
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
What is Bioamplification? Bioamplification (also called "biomagnification"): the increase of toxin pollutants within species as they move up the food chain.
