Under-sea mountains are key locations for predators -- with 41 times more sharks than the open ocean, new research shows.

Otodus megalodon has been revealed by new research to have occupied a higher position on the food chain—known as its trophic level—than any other ocean predator, living or extinct. That puts Megatooth ...

As crews work to remove potentially hundreds of thousands of tons of hazardous materials from the Los Angeles wildfires, ...

A new study by marine biologists reports that seals can essentially act as 'smart sensors' for monitoring fish populations in the ocean's eerily dim 'twilight zone.' ...

New research led by the CSIR has uncovered a troubling global trend – a significant decline in ocean productivity over the ...

Food systems deliver essential services, but are also vulnerable to a wide range of shocks. A major concern amongst policymakers is therefore how to build more resilient food systems. This paper asks ...

There is also a clear need to understand how the intensification and/or expansion of hypoxia will affect ocean food webs and biogeochemical cycles. Building a predictive understanding of ocean ...

A new study reveals a troubling decline in ocean productivity, posing serious threats to fisheries and the planet’s climate ...

Ocean sciences span the physics, chemistry, and biology of marine systems. The field encompasses ocean circulation, energy dissipation, marine biology, ecology, biogeochemical cycles, water mass ...

Carbohydrates are a macronutrient found in a variety of food sources. There are several types, which can differ in terms of nutritional value and effects on health. Carbohydrates are a major ...

This work used a comprehensive dataset to compare the effects of species diversity and genetic diversity on multiple ecosystem functions within each trophic level and across three trophic levels. The ...