El Nino 2026 Pacific phytoplankton has collapsed in NASA PACE satellite images published today, giving scientists their first ...

John J. Magnuson (Chair) is Professor Emeritus of Zoology and Limnology at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. He received his B.S. and M.S. degrees from the University of Minnesota and his Ph.D.

Invasive rats on tropical islands are creating winners and losers among the tiny underwater animals near the bottom of the food chain that inhabit surrounding coral reefs. Scientists say the changes ...

Warming Pacific waters and El Niño could disrupt California marine food webs, raising risks for seabirds, fisheries and coastal ecosystems.

New research shows that marine heat waves can reshape ocean food webs, which in turn can slow the transport of carbon to the deep sea and hamper the ocean's ability to buffer against climate change.

Virus. The word evokes images of illness and fears of outbreaks. Yet, in the oceans, not all viruses are bad news. Some play a helpful, even critical, role in sustaining marine life. In a new study, ...

Climate change is affecting the ocean and one of its most important inhabitants, but recovery might be possible, new research ...

A rare albino turtle hatchling emerged in Bolivia’s Manuripi Reserve. This unusual sighting draws attention to conservation efforts for vulnerable species. Conservationists are closely monitoring ...