The study of the ecology of marine communities that live on or near the rocks and sediments of the ocean floor. (Crab photo courtesy biological oceanographer Lisa Levin.) CMBC promotes ...

This course examines the biology and ecology of marine ecosystems, emphasizing those occurring in tropical regions such as coral reefs. The course also covers how these ecosystems are changing and the ...

Eelgrass, a type of flowering seagrass found in temperate zones around the world, provides habitat for many species, protects ...

Competitive swimmers know that swimming underwater causes less drag resistance than swimming at the surface. Splashing around ...

Studying the physiology and ecology of whales, dolphins, and other marine mammals through methods ranging from molecular ecology to tracking the movements of individuals and populations using ...

Differences in seawater colour could reveal how tiny Antarctic creatures are faring in a warming world.

Scientists from the University of Otago -- Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka are hoping their new research technique will help unlock underwater secrets of marine wildlife.

In order to conserve threatened and endangered marine animals, it is necessary to understand how and where they eat, sleep, breath and mate. At one time, the most reliable method available for ...

SCIENTISTS from Spain have discovered a new species of mud dragon (kinorhynch) a vital part of the marine ecosystem.  The Universidad Complutense de ...

Ecologists also study many kinds of environments. For example, ecologists may study microbes living in the soil under your feet or animals and plants in a rain forest or the ocean. The many ...

"Since many marine animals feed on feces ... an organic material that plays a vital role in marine ecology. Harel explains, "We found that plastic changes important physical properties of feces.