Marine biology - Science & research news

WWII shipwreck has leaked many pollutants into the sea, changing the ocean floor around it

October 18, 2022 // 0 Comments

By Suzanna Burgelman, Frontiers science writer Torn deck plating of the V 1302 John Mahn that was damaged by the bomb that hit amidships. Image: Flanders Marine [...]

More than 100 underwater animal species found living on 2,200-year-old Mediterranean shipwreck

December 16, 2021 // 0 Comments

By Mischa Dijkstra, Frontiers science writer The ship’s ram as it was found on the seabed off Sicily at a depth of nearly 90m. Image credit: K. Egorov / Società per la [...]

Waters off French coast in winter may be a deadly trap for small, foraging turtles

October 26, 2021 // 0 Comments

By Tania Fitzgeorge-Balfour, Science writer A tracked loggerhead turtle on the beach with satellite tracker attached to its shell. Image: Oceane Cottier Aquarium La Rochelle [...]

Dolphins adapt to survive invasive coastal constructions

March 18, 2021 // 0 Comments

Marine ecosystems are endangered by an increasing number of coastal development projects. A new study shows for the first time that bottlenose dolphins may adapt to [...]

Strange creatures accidentally discovered beneath Antarctica’s ice shelves

February 15, 2021 // 0 Comments

Prior research has suggested that the watery depths below the Antarctic ice shelves are too cold and nutrient poor to sustain much life. But a new study from British [...]

Anita Conti – The Lady of the Sea

December 2, 2020 // 0 Comments

We invite you to read the compelling (forgotten) story of the first female oceanographer: Anita Conti. [...]

Recreational fishers catching more sharks and rays

January 30, 2020 // 0 Comments

Catches of these fishes have increased over the last six decades around the world: Frontiers in Marine Science [...]

Researchers use ‘environmental DNA’ to identify killer whales

May 3, 2018 // 0 Comments

Frontiers in Marine Science: Groundbreaking non-invasive technique uses DNA to detect killer whales (orcas) in the ocean

A groundbreaking new non-invasive technique may help scientists locate rare whale species in the ocean: Frontiers in Marine Science [...]

Making music from animal migrations

April 23, 2018 // 0 Comments

Frontiers in Marine Science: Making music from elephant seal migrations - Carlos Duarte, Daniel Costa, Paul Riker

What does elephant seal migration sound like? A study by prominent marine researchers is the first to find out: Frontiers in Marine Science [...]

10,000th microbiology article published today!

February 13, 2018 // 0 Comments

Frontiers in Microbiology David Hutchins article

The article, on vitamin B12 production by a marine microbe, comes from scientists at the University of California and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. [...]

Seabed mining could destroy deep sea ecosystems

February 2, 2018 // 0 Comments

Marine science: environmental impact of deepsea mining

The first global overview of seabed mining highlights potential environmental impacts, knowledge gaps and areas for future research: Frontiers in Marine Science [...]

Exploration of mesophotic coral ecosystems for new medicines

October 16, 2017 // 0 Comments

The marine environment is a precious common heritage and an incredibly rich source of biological and chemical diversity with wide applications. It is important to develop technologies that help us make use of marine resources sustainably, so they are available for future generations.

Research Topic will feed into policy recommendations to ensure sustainable practices for collecting marine resources in unexplored areas of the ocean [...]

Are drones disturbing marine mammals?

February 15, 2017 // 0 Comments

Is noise pollution by drones interfering with marine wildlife research? [...]

Scientist at Red Sea Research Center looks at the role of bacteria in 3D coral reefs ecosystems

February 12, 2016 // 0 Comments

Christian Voolstra is working on establishing a model system for corals to help in the research that scientists cannot do in nature. [...]

The world’s finest wilderness lies beneath the waves

October 21, 2015 // 0 Comments

Frontiers Science Hero: Carlos M. Duarte from Frontiers on Vimeo. Prof. Carlos M. Duarte became interested in Marine biology because of his love for oceans. “The beauty of [...]

A new perspective on the deep sea world

September 22, 2015 // 0 Comments

Frontiers Science Here: Jon Copley – A new perspective on the deep sea world from Frontiers on Vimeo. Jon Copley is the first British person to dive further down than 5 km [...]