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'Supergiant' Crustaceans Found Near New Zealand

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Thu Feb 2, 2012 06:38 PM ET | 0

Measuring over 13 inches long, they were found in waters north of New Zealand. Read more

'Supergiant' Crustaceans Found Near New Zealand

Carbon Dioxide Affecting Fish Brains

Posted Mon Jan 16, 2012 12:41 AM ET | 0

Increasing human carbon dioxide emissions may be impacting the brains and central nervous systems of sea fish. Read more

Begging Whale Sharks Raise Concern in Philippines

Posted Sat Jan 7, 2012 08:22 AM ET | 0

Marine biologists argue that feeding the giant fish may ultimately be hurting their survival. Read more

Invasive, Tasty Tiger Prawns Prowl Gulf Waters

Posted by Tim Wall Thu Dec 29, 2011 12:56 PM ET | 0

Bring out the melted butter and cocktail sauce. There's an invasive species to eat. Read more

Invasive, Tasty Tiger Prawns Prowl Gulf Waters

Electricity Sparks New Life Into Indonesia's Corals

Posted Mon Dec 26, 2011 09:06 AM ET | 0

A weak, harmless voltage run through metallic structures underwater is reviving near-dead reefs. Read more

Strange Heads Evolved Before Unusual Bodies

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Wed Dec 21, 2011 09:45 AM ET | 0

Which evolved first -- heads or tails? Heads win, suggests new research. Read more

Florida Reef Restoration Successful

Posted by Tim Wall Fri Dec 16, 2011 04:36 PM ET | 0

Nine years after a boat mangled a coral reef near Key West, Florida, the reef is back and thriving. Read more

New Millennial Generation Marine Park

Posted by Christina Reed Fri Dec 9, 2011 04:33 PM ET | 0

A networking campaign for marine protection has in only a few months raised close to $500,000. Read more

Great White Shark Seen On North Carolina Coast

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Wed Nov 30, 2011 05:08 PM ET | 0

Friends who went out on a Thanksgiving weekend fishing trip have the ultimate shark story to tell. Read more

Great White Shark Seen On North Carolina Coast

Early Humans Were Skilled Deep-Sea Fishermen

Posted Mon Nov 28, 2011 10:30 AM ET | 0

Humans living 40,000 years ago caught fish that are challenging to catch even today. Read more

The Shark: A Predator Turned Prey?

Posted Fri Nov 25, 2011 03:21 PM ET | 0

Despite worldwide efforts to protect many species of shark, practices such as finning could force many to extinction. Read more

First Teeth Grew on Outside of Body

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Thu Nov 17, 2011 06:45 AM ET | 0

A new discovery negates the "inside-out" theory of tooth evolution. Read more

Earth to Ocean: What's Your Number?

Posted by Sarah Simpson Wed Nov 9, 2011 05:30 AM ET | 0

Boiling it down to a single number: Will an Ocean Health Index provide the next GDP for EEZs? Read more

Fish in Shoals Steer Like Cabbies

Posted Tue Nov 8, 2011 11:40 AM ET | 0

Fish in schools manage to go with the flow and not crash into each other by following simple rules. Read more

Men-what? For Many, It’s a Meal

Posted by Christina Reed Thu Nov 3, 2011 10:03 AM ET | 0

The commission that manages fishing policies in Atlantic coastal waters will meet in Boston beginning Nov. 7 and will vote on Nov. 9, based on public feedback, on what to do about the threat to menhaden. Read more

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