What's Current in
Ocean and Beaches
Covering marine research on the water and on the sand
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author Jennifer Caselle
California's network of marine reserves enables conservation and management without closing large areas of the ocean.
California’s marine protected areas boost fish populations across the state
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Anemone via AdobeStock
Coral underpin ecosystems as vibrant as they are. But these iconic animals face many challenges in the 21st century.
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Neil Nathan
With an eye in the sky, researchers can track white sharks off the coast.
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Andrew Thurber
The structural complexity of a healthy coral reef provides habitat for a diversity of lifeforms.
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Ian Kellett
Student filmmakers (foreground, from left) Ryan Grant, Jade Ipina and Catherine Scanlon filming the sunset on Santa Cruz Island.
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Neil Ferdinand Nathan
Apex predators like this shortfin make have an outsized influence on their ecosystems. Unfortunately, they’re also the hardest hit by fishing.
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Renato Molina
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Damselfish like these yellowtail dascyllus have an outsized effect on reefs compared to their humble proportions.
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Harrison Tasoff
Transferable conservation credits could incentivize comprehensive protection the ocean’s diverse habitats and wildlife.
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Legions of icebergs brought the Atlantic circulation to its knees during the last glacial period.
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Roy Caldwell
These territorial crustaceans use their tails as shields to defend against the explosive punches of their rivals.