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Feb 02, 2017 03:40 AM EST

New Species Of 'Candy-Striped Hermit Crab' Discovered

A new species with bright red stripes on its white claws and legs that look like a "Christmas candy cane" is just discovered.

Jan 14, 2017 04:00 AM EST

Sea Urchins And Parrotfish Can Save The Caribbean's Coral Reef From Algae, New Research Suggests

Caribbean coral reefs may be saved by sea urchins and parrotfish.

Nov 09, 2015 11:01 AM EST

Scientists Map the Genetic History of Humans in the Caribbean

Scientists have officially mapped the genetic history of the Caribbean. Now, a team of researchers have found out whether indigenous communities still exist in the Caribbean region today.

Oct 22, 2015 08:43 AM EDT

Fossils Discovered in Caribbean Cave Reveal Humans were a Bigger Threat Than Climate

It turns out that humans had more of an impact on the Caribbean than we might have thought.

Aug 18, 2015 08:27 AM EDT

First-Ever Ancient Salamander Preserved in Amber Discovered in the Caribbean

Scientists are learning a bit more about the evolution in the Caribbean with the help of the first ever salamander found frozen in amber.