Zooplankton Ecology Laboratory
Krill Provide Insights Into How Marine Species Can Adapt to Warmer Waters
A research team led by Uppsala University has discovered how Northern krill genetically adapt to climate change, providing key insights for protecting marine ecosystems. The study highlights the importance of understanding krill adaptation to predict the resilience of ocean populations.
Read MoreGround Truthing for NASA – ASU BIOS Selected to Validate Satellite Measurements of Plankton and Ocean Illuminance
ASU BIOS leads two of the research teams in NASA PACE validation process; measuring light entering and leaving the ocean surface and counting and characterizing plankton that make up the surface of the ocean over three annual cycles.
Read MoreNew Collaborative Rhizaria Research Project Underway
Researchers are seeking to fill the gaps of knowledge through a new three-year National Science Foundation-funded study about the role of Rhizaria in global geochemical cycling
Read MoreCedarBridge Academy Senior School Students Dive into the World of Zooplankton and Food Webs Through Signature Learning Partnership
Successful Signature Discovery Days event guides career exploration for students with community and business support
Read MoreDiscovery of a New Calcifying Phytoplankton Species off Bermuda
Researchers’ discovery bolsters scientific record indicating global distribution of coccolithophore species now formally described as Calciopappus curvus
Read MoreBIOS-SCOPE Scientists Reflect on the Project’s Success – and Look Ahead to its Future
On the eve of the program’s eleventh cruise – with 18 scientists and two marine science technicians on board, Currents spoke with BIOS-SCOPE Co-Principal Investigators Craig Carlson and Stephen Giovannoni and Investigator Rachel Parsons about the project’s past, present and future.
Read MoreAnimals in Ocean’s Twilight Zone Thrive on Upcycled Nutrients
Microzooplankton are an important component of the deep sea food web, according to a new study by an interdisciplinary team of scientists through the EXPORTS campaign.
Read MoreStudents Identify Organisms With ‘Keys to the Ocean’
Partnership between Arizona State University and BIOS results in online game that teaches valuable scientific skill
Read MoreBIOS Supports Bermuda’s Next Generation of Environmental Stewards
Two events held in conjunction with community partners focus on engaging and educating the island’s youth
Read MoreASU Announces New School of Ocean Futures
Degree programs are set to launch in fall 2024
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