World’s soft coral diversity retains signature of an ancient, vanished sea
It is of vital importance to, on occasion, consider how little we know about the spinning rock we all live…
100 new ribbon worm species and counting
Most are smaller than a toothpick, though some can grow longer than a blue whale. Some of them come in…
A natural history of the Red Sea and the uncertain future of its corals
Early in May 2023, a small team of marine biologists arrived in the Saudi Arabian city of Jeddah. They’d flown…
The immense journey: The life of Harry Lee, in the words of those who knew him
In his book, “The Immense Journey,” anthropologist Loren Eiseley wrote, “If there is magic in this world, it is contained…
Nine new snail species discovered in Papua New Guinea, a biodiversity hot spot at risk
Nine new species of carnivorous land snails have been found in the remote forests of Papua New Guinea, a biodiversity…
Scientists create 3D models of freshwater mussels to help save them from extinction
Scientists and imaging specialists have teamed up to help save one of the world’s most endangered groups of animals: freshwater…
Scientists discover hidden crab diversity among coral reefs
The Indo-West Pacific is the largest, most biodiverse marine ecosystem on Earth, and many of the species it supports have…