Marine Biology is the scientific study of organisms that inhabit the ocean and other saltwater environments. This field encompasses the examination of various marine life forms, including fish, mammals, crustaceans, mollusks, plankton, and coral, as well as their interactions with each other and their environments. Marine biologists explore aspects of these organisms’ biology, ecology, behavior, evolution, and conservation, often focusing on how environmental factors such as water chemistry, temperature, and habitat structure influence marine ecosystems. The discipline also investigates human impacts on marine life, including pollution, overfishing, and climate change, aiming to promote the sustainable management of ocean resources and the preservation of marine biodiversity.
The black seadevil, or humpback anglerfish, is a rare deep-sea creature, recently captured on camera alive, intriguing oceanographers and the public. Its bioluminescent glow, provided by symbiotic bacteria, adds to…