Thursday, Nov. 14, associate professor of marine science David Samuel Johnson presented the 23rd Tack Lecture titled, “Space Fish, Zombie Shrimp, and Other Salt Marsh Tales” in the Commonwealth ...
Nov. 18, 2024 — Different species of seabirds can coexist on small, isolated islands despite eating the same kind of fish. A researcher has been involved in developing a mathematical model that ...
sand fiddler crabs, sea turtles, and all manner of protected and endangered species. A lovely shaded trail leads from the beach to the Mitchelville Freedom Park. Mitchelville Beach is open daily ...
The spiny spider crab lives up to its name in every way! Their distinctive spiny shells are often found washed up on beaches. The spiny spider crab is also known as the European spider crab. It is a ...
Nov. 21, 2024 — A new study shows that the oceans were less cold in the early 20th century (1900--1930) than previously thought. During this period the ocean appears too cold due to the way some ...
The black spider monkey—also known as the Guiana or red-faced spider monkey—is found in eastern South America in areas north of the Amazon River. They are one of seven species of spider monkeys found ...
When similar species coexist, they often evolve differences to reduce competition, a process called character displacement. This study provides rare evidence of character displacement in action ...