What Do Baby Sharks Eat? Scientists Discover It Depends on Where They Live
Scientists studied what baby blacktip sharks eat in different parts of the Galapagos Islands by collecting samples from 107 sharks without harming them. They …
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Why Fish Eating Habits Depend on Family History
Scientists studied 38 different types of meat-eating fish in tropical waters to understand how their family relationships affect what they eat. They found that …
Read MoreHow Ocean Viruses Help Release Vitamin B12 for Marine Life
Scientists discovered an interesting way that vitamin B12 gets released into the ocean. Certain bacteria make vitamin B12 but don't naturally share it. When …
Read MoreMystery Bacteria in Ocean Animals: What Scientists Just Discovered
Scientists studied a common bacteria called Endozoicomonas that lives inside ocean animals and helps keep them healthy. By examining the genetic code of 37 …
Read MoreGlowing Algae Blooms Release Nutrients Into Ocean Water
Scientists studied red Noctiluca scintillans, a type of glowing algae that forms large blooms in the ocean. They wanted to understand how these algae release …
Read MoreTiny Ocean Creatures Need Help From Bacteria to Survive
Scientists discovered something surprising about a microscopic ocean creature called Incisomonas marina. Using advanced genetic analysis, they found that this …
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