About Ocean Species
Ocean Species publishes peer-reviewed science journalism on marine biology, oceanography and ocean conservation. Every article is written by Dr. Yuki Nakamura (PhD Marine Biology, University of Tokyo / IUCN), drawing on primary scientific literature and field research expertise.
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Research Articles
Coral Reef Biology: The Architecture of Marine Biodiversity
Ocean Species examines coral reef biology — the latest peer-reviewed research....
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Shark Sensory Systems: Electroreception and the Ampullae of Lorenzini
Ocean Species examines shark sensory systems — the latest peer-reviewed research....
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Deep Sea Creatures: Life in Earth's Most Extreme Environment
Ocean Species examines deep sea creatures — the latest peer-reviewed research....
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Octopus Intelligence: Cognition Without a Backbone
Ocean Species examines octopus intelligence — the latest peer-reviewed research....
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Marine Food Webs: Energy Flow in Ocean Ecosystems
Ocean Species examines marine food webs — the latest peer-reviewed research....
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Sea Turtle Navigation: Magnetic Maps and Long-Distance Migration
Ocean Species examines sea turtle navigation — the latest peer-reviewed research....
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Whale Communication: Songs, Calls and Cultural Transmission
Ocean Species examines whale communication — the latest peer-reviewed research....
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Plankton Ecology: The Invisible Foundation of Ocean Life
Ocean Species examines plankton ecology — the latest peer-reviewed research....
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Mangrove Ecosystems: Nurseries of the Sea
Ocean Species examines mangrove ecosystems — the latest peer-reviewed research....
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