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MarineBio is an ever-evolving tribute to all ocean life that has been a central source online for the latest information concerning marine life and its biology, and especially its conservation, since 1998. www.marinebio.org #marineconservation

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The MarineBio Conservation Society @marinebio.org · 02/10/2026
MarineBio urgently needs donations to stay online. Help keep free ocean education available to students, teachers and everyone who loves marine life. Please give $5, $10 or whatever you can today—and repost: www.marinebio.org/marinebio/su...
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Keep MarineBio's Ocean Education Free | MarineBio
Help keep MarineBio’s ocean education free. Donations support hosting, research, educational resources, conservation outreach and the volunteer platform.
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The MarineBio Conservation Society @marinebio.org · 14/08/2026
Ten very bad, no good things the latest Trump Administration has done to the oceans www.southernfriedscience.com/ten-very-bad...
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Ten very bad, no good things the latest Trump Administration has done to the oceans
The last 18 months have been an absolute nightmare for U.S. ocean and conservation policy. But here are the top ten worst things (in no particular order) this administration has done to marine cons…
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The MarineBio Conservation Society @marinebio.org · 11/08/2026
A good read, please share....
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Emergency room conservation: why waiting for the Endangered Species Act to save a species is a fiscal disaster
Let’s talk about a pervasive zombie idea (a disproven idea that refuses to die) that continues to shamble through the halls of resource management. This is the belief that we shouldn’t spend …
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The MarineBio Conservation Society @marinebio.org · 11/08/2026
Who uses Linktree? Here's ours: linktr.ee/marinebio_co...
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MarineBio Conservation Society Official: Instagram, Facebook | Linktree
~Sharing the wonders of the ocean to inspire conservation, education, research, and a sea ethic.~
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The MarineBio Conservation Society @marinebio.org · 11/08/2026
If MarineBio has ever helped you learn, teach, or just get lost in the ocean for a while, please chip in and help keep it here for the next person. www.marinebio.org/marinebio/su... Thank you, and please share with anyone who loves the ocean. 🐙🦑🦀🐬🐋🦈⚰️❤️
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The MarineBio Conservation Society @marinebio.org · 11/08/2026
Three weeks into a very soft launch: 54 active volunteers, 60 approved/completed tasks, 6 in progress, and 3 in review. We're learning as we go, but I know one thing: I wish I'd thought of this years ago. Learn more via the About link next to "Create account": www.marinebio.org/marinebio/vo... 😎
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MarineBio Volunteer Platform | MarineBio Conservation Society
MarineBio is often looking for virtual volunteers to help us continue as a viable environmental enterprise to help save ocean life by educating the general public and serving as a clearing-house for m...
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The MarineBio Conservation Society @marinebio.org · 26/02/2026
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New Research Uncovers Shocking Level of Trade in Protected Chambered Nautiluses • The Revelator
The beautiful marine mollusks have international protections, but sale of their shells continues by the tens of thousands.
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The MarineBio Conservation Society @marinebio.org · 24/02/2026
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Stop the Port Everglades Dredge, Save the Reef
The US Army Corps of Engineers is pushing forward a massive dredging project at Port Everglades. Under current plans, this intensive construction project could smother the vibrant coral reef sharing i...
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The MarineBio Conservation Society @marinebio.org · 20/02/2026
Are you for Mola? 🙃 www.marinebio.org/weird-wild-w...
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Weird, Wild & Winning. The Mola? | MarineBio Conservation Society
I came in thinking that this fish was very dumb and useless and all of the other things that people say about it but the more actual people did actual research, the more we discovered fascinating trut...
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The MarineBio Conservation Society @marinebio.org · 20/02/2026
What say you? www.marinebio.org/has-humanity...
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Has Humanity Lost The Fight Against Climate Change? | MarineBio Conservation Society
This will be the most important video you will ever watch. Join us as we dive into the hard facts about climate change. Is it really game over?
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The MarineBio Conservation Society @marinebio.org · 04/02/2026
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Lower PFAs in pilot whales shows effectiveness of regulations - Oceanographic
A study analysing pilot whale tissue samples 40 years apart finds significant reduction in PFAs, an indication of the efficacy of regulations.
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The MarineBio Conservation Society @marinebio.org · 30/01/2026
What 27 Years of Running a Conservation Website Taught Me open.substack.com/pub/marinebi... 😎
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What 27 Years of Running a Conservation Website Taught Me
I turned down the Cousteau Group. Then I built it anyway.
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The MarineBio Conservation Society @marinebio.org · 08/01/2026
The world’s oceans are becoming dangerously acidic. A controversial proposal would raise the pH — by mixing chemicals into the water. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/08/m...
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The Scientists Making Antacids for the Sea to Help Counter Global Warming
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The MarineBio Conservation Society @marinebio.org · 08/01/2026
🤬 The withdrawal from the global climate treaty is "a new low" from the administration, said Rachel Cleetus, policy director and lead economist for the Union of Concerned Scientists climate and energy program. www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
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Trump withdraws US from 66 international organizations and treaties
President Donald Trump said the United States will withdraw from 66 international treaties and working groups with interests "contrary" to America.
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The MarineBio Conservation Society @marinebio.org · 10/12/2025
Alert! The Paleocene-Eocene Thermal Maximum, a severe greenhouse event 56 million yrs ago, disrupted carbon sequestration by plants and affected life on Earth for over 100,000 yrs. Our current warming rate is ~10x faster. This is dire and needs IMMEDIATE, URGENT attention.
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56 million years ago, the Earth suddenly heated up – and many plants stopped working properly
It could be a sign of what’s to come.
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The MarineBio Conservation Society @marinebio.org · 04/12/2025
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Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution selected by NASA to investigate ocean worlds and their organic carbon cycles
The Investigating Ocean Worlds project will seek to improve the analysis of data related to carbon-rich molecules that could be an indicator of biological activity.
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The MarineBio Conservation Society @marinebio.org · 03/12/2025
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Scientists Produce Powerhouse Pigment Behind Octopus Camouflage
Scientists at UC San Diego have moved one step closer to unlocking a superpower held by some of nature’s greatest “masters of disguise.” Octopuses, squids, cuttlefish and other animals in the cephalop...
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The MarineBio Conservation Society @marinebio.org · 03/12/2025
Lots happening @MarineBio, new volunteers, new blogging, species updates, conservation information, fun stuff for kids, etc. And new t-shirts! :-) www.marinebio.org
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The MarineBio Conservation Society
Discover marine biology through engaging articles, videos, and conservation insights at MarineBio.org—your friendly guide to ocean science and protection.
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The MarineBio Conservation Society @marinebio.org · 03/12/2025
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What’s behind your canned tuna? The shocking truth supermarkets never tell you
YouTube video by Speak Up For Blue
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The MarineBio Conservation Society @marinebio.org · 02/12/2025
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The Holiday Plastics Surge: How Our Celebrations Impact The Ocean
Every December, millions of us gather to celebrate joy, connection, and tradition. We deck the halls, wrap presents, and create memories that last a lifetime. Most of us aren’t aware that this festive...
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The MarineBio Conservation Society @marinebio.org · 01/12/2025
Good news? Maybe... hopefully. Finally. www.science.org/content/arti...
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Global carbon emissions will soon flatten or decline
With China’s surge in renewable energy, greenhouse gases are reaching a turning point
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The MarineBio Conservation Society @marinebio.org · 01/12/2025
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Reef protections are slowing crown-of-thorns starfish outbreaks - Oceanographic
Reef zoning and fisheries reforms along the Great Barrier Reef have helped curb crown-of-thorns starfish outbreaks and protect coral.
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The MarineBio Conservation Society @marinebio.org · 01/12/2025
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History made as highest protection granted to manta and devil rays - Oceanographic
Countries grant manta and devil rays the highest CITES protection, ending international trade and marking a major step toward safeguarding.
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The MarineBio Conservation Society @marinebio.org · 01/12/2025
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COP30 Belém: The Climate Promises That Failed the Ocean
COP30 Belém ended with applause from politicians but left the ocean with more unanswered questions than solutions. This episode looks at the missing fossil fuel commitments, vague climate finance prom...
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The MarineBio Conservation Society @marinebio.org · 23/11/2025
Everyone should watch this, please share.... www.marinebio.org/why-the-clim...
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Why The Climate Crisis Is A Health Crisis!
Climate change is here, today, and it's threatening our lives. Whether through the direct danger of extreme weather - from floods, to heatwaves, to wildfires - the dangers of diseases and new pandemic...
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The MarineBio Conservation Society @marinebio.org · 20/11/2025
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High-resolution climate model forecasts a wet, turbulent future
With details as fine as short-term weather forecasts, model achieves newfound accuracy
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The MarineBio Conservation Society @marinebio.org · 19/11/2025
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Donate to Help Keep MarineBio.org Online & Active, organized by David Campbell
MarineBio.org is a dedicated, volunteer-driven group focused on marine biology,… David Campbell needs your support for Help Keep MarineBio.org Online & Active
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The MarineBio Conservation Society @marinebio.org · 18/11/2025
Important to update now, if you need help, msg me. www.youtube.com/shorts/Xyxu7...
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Update Your Browser Now - New Exploit Found
YouTube video by Britec09
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The MarineBio Conservation Society @marinebio.org · 17/11/2025
When I think of the Arctic, I picture a frozen, remote region filled with breathtaking beauty that is quietly suffering due to climate change. buff.ly/McXlws0
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Arctic Drilling: What This Means For Marine Ecosystems
When I think of the Arctic, I picture a frozen, remote region filled with breathtaking beauty that is quietly suffering due to climate change. Melting sea ice and warming oceans aren’t the only…
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The MarineBio Conservation Society @marinebio.org · 05/11/2025
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Climate Scientist Responds To Bill Gates
I break down the latest Trump speech, sifting through the wide-ranging climate change misinformation it contains.
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The MarineBio Conservation Society @marinebio.org · 10/10/2025
Green [sea] turtle bounces back from brink in conservation 'win' ~ Once hunted extensively for turtle soup, its eggs as a delicacy and decorative shells, the ancient mariner saw its numbers plummet and has been listed as endangered since the 1980s. www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Green turtle bounces back from brink in conservation 'win'
Once endangered due to hunting, it is making a strong recovery thanks to global conservation efforts.
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The MarineBio Conservation Society @marinebio.org · 09/10/2025
☯️❤👍😎🐙We miss the beach too... www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJuw...
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Ocean Sleep, Beach Waves, Meditation, Lessen Anxiety ~ DARK SCREEN | Sleep & Meditation
YouTube video by MarineBio Conservation Society
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The MarineBio Conservation Society @marinebio.org · 29/08/2025
Bluesky now platform of choice for science community| ~ Marine biologist and conservationist David Shiffman was an early power user and evangelist for science engagement on the social media platform formerly known as Twitter. arstechnica.com/science/2025...
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Bluesky now platform of choice for science community
It’s not just you. Survey says: “Twitter sucks now and all the cool kids are moving to Bluesky”…
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The MarineBio Conservation Society @marinebio.org · 29/08/2025
The ocean is getting more acidic, and it could affect sharks’ teeth ~ How will the climate crisis affect one of the ocean’s fiercest predators? New research published Wednesday has examined what might happen to sharks’ highly specialized, flesh-cutting teeth. www.cnn.com/2025/08/27/s...
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The ocean is getting more acidic, and it could affect sharks’ teeth | CNN
Climate change is making ocean water more acidic. A new study suggests that a drop in pH could erode sharks’ teeth.
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The MarineBio Conservation Society @marinebio.org · 24/08/2025
This Oil Platform Attracts HUNDREDS of Whale Sharks ~ Join shark scientist Kristian Parton as he investigates the oil field whale sharks of Qatar, and why this single oil platform is responsible for attracting hundreds of whale sharks. www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gz2...
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This Oil Platform Attracts HUNDREDS of Whale Sharks
Join shark scientist Kristian Parton as he investigates the oil field whale sharks of Qatar, and why this single oil platform is responsible for attracting hundreds of whale sharks. Research…
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The MarineBio Conservation Society @marinebio.org · 22/08/2025
Microplastic Ingestion in Bottlenose Dolphins ~ This project studied microplastic ingestion in dolphins from Charleston, SC to understand the extent of exposure at the population level.
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Microplastic Ingestion in Bottlenose Dolphins
This project studied microplastic ingestion in dolphins from Charleston, SC to understand the extent of exposure at the population level.
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The MarineBio Conservation Society @marinebio.org · 21/08/2025
Less than 400 Left: How Media Coverage Shapes the Fate of North Atlantic Right Whales ~ These critically endangered whales are at the center of an urgent conservation story, but how the media communicates about them plays a powerful role in shaping public awareness and action.
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Less than 400 Left: How Media Coverage Shapes the Fate of North Atlantic Right Whales
Less than 400 left; that’s how many North Atlantic right whales remain in the world. These critically endangered whales are at the center of an urgent conservation story, but how the media…
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The MarineBio Conservation Society @marinebio.org · 19/08/2025
Shark Science: How International Trade Fuels Unsustainable Shark and Ray Fisheries ~ In this episode of Beyond Jaws, research scientist Chris Mull explains how international trade has become a powerful driver of unsustainable shark and ray fisheries.
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Shark Science: How International Trade Fuels Unsustainable Shark and Ray Fisheries
Shark science isn’t just about understanding biology, it’s about tackling the global forces that threaten these species. In this episode of Beyond Jaws, research scientist Chris Mull explains how…
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The MarineBio Conservation Society @marinebio.org · 19/08/2025
I put 40 Billion marbles in the Colosseum to find alien life ~ It certainly seems very likely to me that our galaxy is teeming with life. I think the next 20 years will probably bring so much interesting news on this front. buff.ly/hPQzh5I - Alien life is probably ocean life.
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I put 40 Billion marbles in the Colosseum to find alien life
Go to https://www.planetary.org/spaceman to become a member of The Planetary Society, joining their mission to increase discoveries in our solar system and beyond, elevate the search for life outside…
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The MarineBio Conservation Society @marinebio.org · 15/08/2025
Court Stops Trump Attack on Pacific Islands Heritage Marine National Monument ~ We sued the Trump administration for trying to illegally open one of the world’s most pristine tropical marine environments to commercial fishing — and we won. earthjustice.org/feature/paci...
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We Stopped Trump's Attack on this National Monument
The Trump administration tried to illegally open one of the world’s most pristine tropical marine environments to commercial fishing. We sued — and we won.
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The MarineBio Conservation Society @marinebio.org · 14/08/2025
Shell dissolution rates differ fourfold between mussel species ~ Ocean acidification poses a critical threat to marine calcifiers globally and is particularly severe in the California Current System, where ecologically and economically important bivalves royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/...
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Shell dissolution rates differ fourfold between mussel species | Royal Society Open Science
Ocean acidification poses a critical threat to marine calcifiers globally and is particularly severe in the California Current System, where ecologically and economically important bivalves experience...
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The MarineBio Conservation Society @marinebio.org · 13/08/2025
How 5 billion sea stars died and what we can do to save them ~ How 5 billion sea stars died is a story that shook marine ecosystems along N America’s Pacific coast. This episode dives into the groundbreaking discovery of the bacterium V. pectenicida, the pathogen responsible for... buff.ly/BtoMF79
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How 5 billion sea stars died and what we can do to save them
How 5 billion sea stars died is a story that shook marine ecosystems along North America’s Pacific coast. This episode dives into the groundbreaking discovery of the bacterium Vibrio pectenicida, the…
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The MarineBio Conservation Society @marinebio.org · 13/08/2025
Scientists say they cruised the ocean in a deep-sea submersible and came across an undiscovered ecosystem ~ Scientists exploring the hadal zone between Russia and Alaska say they discovered the deepest known ecosystem, capable of sustaining life without sunlight. www.cnn.com/2025/08/11/s...
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Scientists say they cruised the ocean in a deep-sea submersible and came across an undiscovered ecosystem | CNN
While exploring the ocean in a deep-sea submersible, scientists say they discovered a flourishing ecosystem capable of sustaining life without sunlight.
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The MarineBio Conservation Society @marinebio.org · 12/08/2025
Five new coral species found as scientists 'rewrite the family tree' ~ Cutting-edge genomic techniques alongside traditional taxonomy reveal that what was once thought to be just 3 species of table coral is a group of at least 16 distinct species.. buff.ly/tlvYwK1
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Five new coral species found as scientists 'rewrite the family tree' - Oceanographic
Scientists have found five new coral species 'hiding in plain sight' after groundbreaking genomics study rewrites the coral family tree.
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The MarineBio Conservation Society @marinebio.org · 06/08/2025
Nautilus Live | Channel 1 Stream "Exploration Vessel Nautilus is exploring unknown regions of the ocean seeking out new discoveries in biology, geology, and archaeology." buff.ly/tKTtQoD
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Nautilus Live | Channel 1 Stream
Exploration Vessel Nautilus is exploring unknown regions of the ocean seeking out new discoveries in biology, geology, and archaeology. Join us 24/7 for live video from the seafloor and the ship. To…
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The MarineBio Conservation Society @marinebio.org · 29/07/2025
Third Manta Ray Species Mobula yarae Discovered in Atlantic Ocean! Marine Megafauna Foundation celebrates formal description of new Atlantic manta ray species, validating predictions by renowned manta ray expert Dr. Andrea Marshall marinemegafauna.org/news/third-m...
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Third Manta Ray Species: Mobula yarae Discovered in Atlantic Ocean | Marine Megafauna Foundation — Marine Megafauna Foundation
The Marine Megafauna Foundation announces Mobula yarae, the third manta ray species, discovered in the Atlantic Ocean. Learn about this new manta, named after a water spirit, its unique features, and…
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The MarineBio Conservation Society @marinebio.org · 22/07/2025
How do you know if that shocking photo in your feed is real, or just another AI fake? Digital forensics expert Hany Farid explains how he helps journalists, courts and governments find structural errors in AI-generated images.... buff.ly/NxT0n0h
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The MarineBio Conservation Society @marinebio.org · 19/07/2025
The Ocean Census joins Dr. Dave Ebert, known as the ‘Lost Shark Guy’, and scientists at the South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity (SAIAB) to investigate one of the ocean’s most endangered and overlooked groups: guitarfish. www.marinebio.org/discovering-...
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Discovering Lost Sharks With Dr Dave Ebert
The Ocean Census joins Dr. Dave Ebert, known as the ‘Lost Shark Guy’, and scientists at the South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity (SAIAB) to investigate one of the ocean’s most endangered a...
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The MarineBio Conservation Society @marinebio.org · 19/07/2025
Let us know what you think, good or bad in the comments… we really want to know! 😎
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‘All The Sharks’ On Netflix, Finally
A first of its kind competition series where four teams of shark FINatics travel the world trying to find and photograph every shark imaginable in hopes of claiming the $50,000 prize.
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The MarineBio Conservation Society @marinebio.org · 08/07/2025
In Alaska, Kelp Farming Offers Promise for People and Nature ~ On a visit to Cordova, a Pew staffer sees how new industry benefits coastal communities and ocean health www.pew.org/en/research-...
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In Alaska, Kelp Farming Offers Promise for People and Nature
As my plane banked over the vast Copper River Delta in Alaska—millions of acres of wetlands teeming with life—and the expanse of Prince William Sound stretched toward the horizon, I was reminded anew…
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