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Melissa Hobson Articles

Sea Turtles Will Dance for Food

What happens when a loggerhead turtle is presented with a tasty snack? According to a study at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, they'll do a little dance.

Scientists Develop New Way to Track Fish

Scientists from Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution have developed a new way to more efficiently track the masses of fish that gather along coral reefs. Here's what the new technology could mean for conservation efforts.

Red Sea Turtle Trackers Discover 34 Seagrass Meadows

Researchers tracking tagged green sea turtles in the Red Sea were led to 34 previously unknown seagrass meadows. This discovery can help enhance local conservation efforts.

Number of Unprovoked Shark Bites Declines

While lots of factors can influence human-shark interactions, the risk of unprovoked bites is extremely low, dropping significantly year over year.

Understanding the Mantis Shrimp's Bullet-Like Punch

The mantis shrimp may be small, but it packs a powerful punch—literally. Now, scientists finally have a better understanding of how these tiny crustaceans protect themselves from their own power.

Protecting Scuba Diving Sites Could Be Worth Billions

It turns out saving the planet isn't just good for the environment—it can be good for your bank account too. Here's why it can be fruitful to protect dive sites around the world

How Has the Pandemic Helped the Ocean?

The COVID pandemic illuminated a several paths forward to improving marine health. Will we take any of them?