It's spring, the sun is shining and something is about to happen with the plankton in the cold waters of the Arctic Ocean.

Phytoplankton, tiny plant-like organisms in the ocean, are incredibly important for life on Earth. They're a major food ...

Once scientists have collected an eDNA sample, they analyze it via bar coding, which can either look for a single species or ...

“I study zooplankton. I want to understand what ... The genetic methods save her from months of microscope work, but they still require development and leave many questions unanswered.

Scientists created a tool to study individual phytoplankton, helping predict climate effects and ocean health changes.

One Maidu and Wintun woman discovered what happens when floating tule on water. The growth of life might be able to limit ...

Citizen science is a form of scientific research in which members of the public participate. It is often used to describe scientific research conducted by amateur scientists, but it can also be used ...

Scores of microscopic eggs revealed from sediment on Willows Beach in Oak Bay serve as a retirement reward for Tony Otten. He ...