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Jul 27, 2015 09:53 AM EDT

Elasmosaur Fossil Discovered in Alaska Mountain Range Reveals New Marine Reptile

Researchers have uncovered a massive new species of marine reptile called an elasmosaur that once lived within Alaska.

Jun 05, 2015 06:47 AM EDT

Global Warming May Shift Marine Habitats as Seas Warm with Less Oxygen

As temperatures warm, marine habitats are likely to experience some changes. Scientists have found that warmer, lower-oxygen oceans will shift marine habitats.

Mar 19, 2015 06:39 AM EDT

Parasite Turns Irish Shrimp into Voracious Cannibals

It turns out that parasites can play an important role in driving cannibalism. Scientists have found that parasites can cause ramp up cannibalism among freshwater shrimp in Northern Ireland.