Hydrothermal Vents: Incubators for Deep-Sea Skate Egg Cases!

Benthic Ecology Blog Post by Tarice Taylor The Deep, Dark Discovery A scientific paper published on February 8, 2018, in Scientific Reports, details the 2015 discovery and research of external egg cases belonging to the deep-sea skate species, Bathyraja spinosissima (think: cartilaginous fish related to sting rays and sharks), nestled within close range of a hydrothermal vent system. This location … Read More

A Bad Romance-Climate Change Creates Toxic Relationship in Coral

Benthic Ecology Blog Post by Ariel Pezner For humans and animals alike, relationships are best when they are equal. Corals are one of the best examples of a partnership in nature, though climate change may be souring their relationship beyond repair. Given the crucial role that corals play in forming and maintaining diverse and healthy coral reefs, understanding how and … Read More