But it is also reshaping ecosystems at the very basis of ocean food webs. Microscopic algae, or phytoplankton, are ubiquitous in the surface layers of the ocean. They represent the foundation of ...

But it is also reshaping ecosystems at the very basis of ocean food webs. Microscopic algae, or phytoplankton, are ubiquitous in the surface layers of the ocean. They represent the foundation of ...

An isopod living nearly 3.7 miles (6,100 meters) deep beneath the ocean's surface, has a very unique diet: it feeds on ...

But it is also reshaping ecosystems at the very basis of ocean food webs. Microscopic algae, or phytoplankton, are ubiquitous in the surface layers of the ocean. They represent the foundation of ...

To be chief scientist means Ashjian, 57, is the lead on answering the research question, “What happens at the shelf break of the Beaufort Sea and how does it affect the Arctic food web?” ...

The search for rare minerals amid the deep ocean floor could have a devastating effect on whales, other marine mammals and ...

What do deep-sea crustaceans munch on? A new study titled "A deep-sea isopod that consumes Sargassum sinking from the ocean's ...

For the first time, we used a computer model of ocean currents to show that krill waste products don’t need to reach great ...

This integrative process of observation and analysis led to the unveiling of this important link in the ocean food web, a significant contribution to deep-ocean ecology. Co-lead author Mackenzie ...

Let’s start with a clear definition of what constitutes a mass extinction. Unlike regular extinctions, which occur at a steady background rate — about 10% of species lost every million years — mass ...

SAN DIEGO, CA – San Diego’s College Area is set to become a hotspot for foodies and fun-seekers alike, as the inaugural ...