Marine science is uncovering new ways to observe, understand, and protect ocean ecosystems. From animal-borne technologies and habitat mapping to species responses to environmental change, this research highlights innovative tools and insights shaping the future of marine conservation and management.
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This study documents the first-ever evidence of predation on an adult porbeagle shark equipped with a pop-off satellite archival tag in the Northwest Atlantic—offering rare insight into predator–prey dynamics of this vulnerable species.
Ocean acidification isn’t just about chemistry — it can change the very tools sharks use to feed. Discover how lower pH conditions impact tooth form and function in a Blacktip reef shark model. Explore the full article
How do tiny temperature differences shape juvenile white shark movements in nearshore nurseries? High-resolution tracking shows sharks select specific thermal microhabitats that influence their horizontal and vertical distributions.
From intricate tusk maneuvers to interactions with Arctic char and glaucous gulls, this study uncovers surprising narwhal behaviors in Canada’s High Arctic.
Sea lion-borne video reveals a novel, cost-effective way to map diverse benthic habitats across the southern Australian continental shelf.
Observations from the Gulf of California shows killer whales interacting with and preying on juvenile white sharks, revealing rare predator–prey dynamics between two apex species in the eastern Pacific.
Changes in predator presence can reshape entire food webs, as shown by shifts across multiple trophic levels following white shark loss in South Africa.
Long-term monitoring in the lower Chesapeake Bay links declines in Atlantic menhaden to reduced osprey breeding success, showing how forage fish availability underpins predator population viability.
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