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The MarineBio Conservation Society
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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. https://www.marinebio.org/ #marineconservation
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The MarineBio Conservation Society @marinebio.org · 15h
☯️❤👍😎🐙We miss the beach too...
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Ocean Sleep, Beach Waves, Meditation, Lessen Anxiety ~ DARK SCREEN | Sleep & Meditation
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The MarineBio Conservation Society @marinebio.org · Aug 29
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...
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 · Aug 29
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...
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 · Aug 24
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...
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 · Aug 22
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.
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 · Aug 21
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.
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 · Aug 19
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.
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 · Aug 19
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.
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 · Aug 15
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...
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 · Aug 14
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
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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 · Aug 13
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
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 · Aug 13
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.
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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 · Aug 12
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..
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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 · Aug 6
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
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 · Jul 29
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
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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 · Jul 22
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....
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The MarineBio Conservation Society @marinebio.org · Jul 19
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.
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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 · Jul 19
Let us know what you think, good or bad in the comments… we really want to know! 😎
‘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 · Jul 8
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
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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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The MarineBio Conservation Society @marinebio.org · Jul 7
Scientists’ warning on fossil fuels
~ The evidence is clear that fossil fuels—and the fossil fuel industry and its enablers—are driving a multitude of interlinked crises that jeopardize the breadth and stability of life on Earth.
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The MarineBio Conservation Society @marinebio.org · Jul 7
Scientists’ warning on genetic pollution
~ Genetic pollution (i.e. anthropogenic hybridization) is insidious; it is a worryingly common problem that should be taken more seriously.
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Scientists’ warning on genetic pollution - Discover Conservation
Genetic pollution (i.e. anthropogenic hybridization) is insidious; it is a worryingly common problem that should be taken more seriously. Advances in DNA sequencing technologies make it possible to…
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The MarineBio Conservation Society @marinebio.org · Jul 7
Scientists’ warning on sustainability: the ecologist point of view, with examples from marine ecosystems
~ The urgency of achieving sustainability has become a central focus across various scientific disciplines due to the escalating impacts of human activities on the environment.
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Scientists’ warning on sustainability: the ecologist point of view, with examples from marine ecosystems - Discover Sustainability
In recent years, the urgency of achieving sustainability has become a central focus across various scientific disciplines due to the escalating impacts of human activities on the environment in the…
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The MarineBio Conservation Society @marinebio.org · Jul 3
What Ocean Ramsey does is not shark science or conservation: some brief thoughts on “the Shark Whisperer” documentary
~ Netflix has a new (sarcastic air quotes) “documentary” out about Ocean Ramsey, who longtime readers and followers know is a serial wildlife harasser. buff.ly/6TxyZ6f
What Ocean Ramsey does is not shark science or conservation: some brief thoughts on “the Shark Whisperer” documentary
Netflix has a new (sarcastic air quotes) “documentary” out about Ocean Ramsey, who longtime readers and followers know is a serial wildlife harasser who also coordinates massive online …
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The MarineBio Conservation Society @marinebio.org · Jun 25
Journal of Fish Biology: Volume 106, Issue 5
Special Issue: Advances in telemetry approaches and technologies applied to fish ecology and management ~ OPEN ACCESS - May 2025 onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/10958649...
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The MarineBio Conservation Society @marinebio.org · Jun 18
Study finds ocean acidification is more pervasive than previously thought
~ New research by an international team of oceanographers has found that ocean acidification has significantly compromised 40% of the global surface ocean, and 60% of the subsurface ocean to a depth of 656 ft. buff.ly/jbwdYnY