Coastal Ecosystems
From Oceanus Magazine
November 10, 2011
Between the Beach and the Deep Blue Sea
Student explores the dynamic gateway of the shallow inner shelf
February 1, 2011
Where the Food Is in the Sea, and Why
Student unravels the physics at the fertile continental shelf break
July 16, 2010
A Torrent of Crabs Running to the Sea
A student uncovers the natural history of a little-known species
November 19, 2008
Shellfish's Mysterious Pathways to Adulthood
A grad student peers into the lives of larvae, before they grow up to be scallops
October 15, 2008
One Man's Swamp Is a Fish's Nursery
Grad student examines otoliths (fish ear bones) to protect critical areas for juvenile coral reef fish
October 3, 2008
Are Sea Squirts Crowding Out Scallops?
Invasive species is found on key shellfish habitat: eelgrass
October 18, 2007
Are Pollutants Disrupting Marine Ecosystems?
A WHOI researcher stands up for the spineless invertebrates in coastal waters
April 23, 2007
Still Toxic After All These Years
Does oil spilled in 1969 still have impacts on wildlife? Ask a fiddler crab.
August 30, 2006
New 'Eyes' Size Up Scallop Populations
The HabCam undersea camera system can help assess seafloor fish stocks
October 17, 2005
A Mysterious Disease Is Infecting Northeast Clam Beds
...But a new technique is revealing the secrets of QPX ('Quahog Parasite Unknown')
October 7, 2005
Cold Comfort for Barnacles
Researchers are surprised to find that frozen barnacle larvae can revive
April 7, 2005
Big Trouble from Little Squirts
WHOI scientist investigates a troublesome invasive species
January 11, 2005
Rites of Passage for Juvenile Marine Life
Learning from the life-or-death journeys of barnacle, lobster, and clam larvae
December 16, 2004
Where the Rivers Meet the Sea
The transition from salt to fresh water is turbulent, vulnerable, and incredibly bountiful