Zooplankton like copepods aren’t just fish food—they’re carbon-hauling powerhouses. By diving deep into the ocean each winter ...

A tiny, obscure animal often sold as aquarium food has been quietly protecting our planet from global warming by undertaking ...

A tiny, obscure animal often sold as aquarium food has been quietly protecting our planet from global warming by undertaking ...

A plan to restore fish passage in the Blackstone River still faces obstacles over funding and questions over working with ...

Plankton are vital to planetary and climate stability and are therefore important contributors to human well-being.

The river roars in the heat of the summer. The water is clear and cool, and a respite from the high sun. An angler leans back ...

These copepods are embedded in the fish’s skin, feeding off the fish’s blood and muscle tissue. Their bodies protrude from the fish, while the anterior portions remain deeply anchored inside ...

With ear-like fins that flap gracefully through the water, this Dumbo octopus looks like it waltzed straight out of an ...

Genetic analysis reveals bluebottles are actually four distinct species, overturning two centuries of scientific belief.

A massive ocean survey finds plastic in every layer of the North Atlantic, revealing how deeply it has invaded marine ecosystems.

Migration of these microscopic animals – known as a 'seasonal migrant pump' – supports carbon sequestration in the Southern ...

Tiny Creatures, Massive Impact: How Zooplankton Store 65 Million Tonnes of Carbon Annually June 27, 2025 — Zooplankton like copepods aren’t just fish food—they’re carbon-hauling powerhouses.