From glowing corals to vomiting shrimp, animals have used bioluminescence to communicate for millions of years
At least 94 living organisms produce light through a chemical reaction inside their bodies, an ability called bioluminescence.
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Keep plastic pellets from creating a long-term problem
Nurdles, or plastic pellets, are tiny beads of raw plastic used to make all kinds of things, from grocery bags ...
Video: What is the blue economy?
This bite-sized video explores the blue economy, also called the ocean economy, and its economic impact in Florida.
UF med students: Microplastics are a microscopic menace to Florida and coastal residents
The ocean is a major reservoir for microplastic contamination, putting coastal cities like Jacksonville at increased risk.
What are nanoplastics? An engineer explains concerns about particles too small to see
Nanoplastics are attracting growing concern thanks to technological advances that have made them easier to detect and analyze.
Advancing ocean science with ‘trailblazing’ PACE mission
A new NASA mission called PACE will help scientists better understand the ocean and atmosphere.
Loss of whales means a hotter, more dangerous planet
Whales are under threat — along with the important climate-regulating services they provide.
Plastics’ impact on our coastal environment may be more destructive than you think
A report found 90% of loggerhead sea turtle hatchlings found in Florida waters have swallowed plastic already in their early ...
FSU researchers analyze carbon sequestration in California Current Ecosystem
The study serves as a framework for assessing how the processes that sequester carbon might change in a warmer world.