ORDER MYXINIFORMES MYXINIDAE (hagfishes) Myxininae Eptatretinae CLASS CEPHALASPIDOMORPHI ORDER PETROMYZONTIFORMES PETROMYZONTIDAE (lampreys) Petromyzontinae Geotriinae Mordaciinae CLASS ELASMOBRANCHII ORDER
The threat and impacts of marine debris have long been ignored. Perhaps it is the perceived vastness of ocean and lack of visibility of marine
The thermohaline circulation is a global ocean circulation. It is driven by differences in the density of the sea water which is controlled by temperature
Dr. Elvira Poloczanska is an ecologist and ecological population modeler with interests in intertidal and shallow coastal systems (as of February 2009). She is currently
Since 1990, Gershon Cohen has applied his background in the biological sciences (Masters Degree in Molecular Biology) and water policy law (Ph.D. in Environmental Policy)
Bellmer’s past positions include: restoration manager (marine biologist) for the Damage Assessment and Restoration Program and Restoration Research program manger with NOAA Fisheries in the
December 2003 NOTICIAS DE GALAPAGOS 62 A NEW RECORD OF ANEMONE BARRENS IN THE GALAPAGOS By: Thomas. A. Okey, Scoresby. A. Shepherd, and Priscilla C.
Metropolitan areas cover over 30% of the land area in the United States, and these areas contain 80% of the country’s population [3, 6]. Our
Ocean diseases are spreading, and scientists aren’t sure if these are simply isolated occurrences or a sign of a larger problem. Disease is increasing among
The primary threat to the world’s biodiversity is habitat destruction, sometimes referred to habitat loss. Habitat loss alters or eliminates the conditions needed for plants
