Field Reports are the unvarnished, unedited journal entries of marine researchers in the field. They are intended to give readers a unique, inside look at the day-to-day nature of field work, an essential part of all marine science.
Field Reports are the unvarnished, unedited journal entries of marine researchers in the field. They are intended to give readers a unique, inside look at the day-to-day nature of field work, an essential part of all marine science.
Editor’s Note: A new feature here on Marine Science Today begins with this Field Report from Bilal Khan, a master’s candidate working with Prof. Michael Boufadel and his study team trying to figure out why oil pullution from the Exxon Valdez spill persists in Prince William Sound
A second and final research trip to Prince William Sound, Alaska, will conclude a study to help understand why there is still oil from the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill remaining in certain areas.
A group of scientists found the size of this year’s Gulf of Mexico dead zone to be smaller than forecasted, but deeper.
The Gulf of Mexico dead zone is the second largest hypoxic zone worldwide.
This first in a series of articles aims to show the many organizations working to understand our marine environment and help educate the public and policymakers.
Today’s piece introduces the American Cetacean Society (ACS), headquartered in San Pedro, California.
Scientists finished the Mid-Atlantic Ridge Ecosystem Project, looking at its biodiversity, deep-sea food webs, and identifying new species.
The development of a new type of deep-sea vehicle sporting unique technologies and innovative methods made it possible to routinely reach the bottom of the ocean.
The annual Canadian seal hunt closed on Tuesday, saving the lives of over 200,000 young seals.
On May 4, a humpback whale was successfully disentangled from fishing gear that was cutting into its fin and wrapped around its tail to swim free and heal.
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