Marine Biology and Ecology
Stranded Florida dolphins show Alzheimer’s-like brain changes linked to toxic algal blooms
Study links harmful algal bloom toxins to Alzheimer’s-like brain changes in Florida dolphins, raising concerns for marine and human health.
New study documents functional extinction of two critically endangered coral species following record heatwave in Florida
Catastrophic loss of Florida’s staghorn and elkhorn corals highlights accelerating climate pressures for reefs worldwide
Deep-sea fish confirmed as a significant source of ocean carbonate
New research sheds light on the overlooked contribution of the ocean’s most abundant fish to marine carbon cycling. The findings open new avenues for studying deep-sea carbon dynamics and may improve Earth system models.
Scientists call for urgent policy reform to accelerate cross-border coral restoration efforts
New paper published in Science by a team of international scientists urges regulatory reform to accelerate global coral restoration using assisted gene flow—an essential step to safeguard the economic value and coastal protection services that reefs provide.
International collaboration provides hope for the future of Florida and Caribbean coral reefs
Scientists crossbreed Florida and Honduran elkhorn corals to boost genetic diversity—taking a critical first step toward restoring reef resilience in increasingly warmer oceans.
Glassell Family gift launches new era in marine biomedicine at Rosenstiel School
Backed by the Glassell Family Foundation, the new center will accelerate biomedical research at the intersection of ocean science and human health, led by professor Danielle McDonald.
Tiny fish, big impact: Study explores how cleaner fish shape reef microbial life
New research reveals that reef “cleaning stations” may influence the spread of microbes — not just parasites.
Heat-tolerant symbionts a critical key to protecting Florida’s elkhorn coral from bleaching during marine heatwaves
Florida scientists have identified heat-tolerant algal symbionts as a vital intervention to protect endangered elkhorn coral. Their cross-institutional collaboration offers new hope for reef restoration and resilience amid rising ocean temperatures.
Matchmaking scientists look to Honduras for new coral parents to help Florida’s reefs survive climate change
Historic coral breeding effort marks new era in coral research and reef restoration
Previously uncharacterized parasite uncovered in fish worldwide
Using genome reconstruction, scientists unveiled a once “invisible” fish parasite present in many marine fish world-wide that belongs to one of the most important groups of parasites at a clinical level. However, it had gone unnoticed in previous studies. The parasite is geographically and taxonomically widespread in fish species around the planet, with implications for commercial fishing and oceanic food webs.
