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- 1New microscope captures living cells of Antarctic fish in extreme cold●Researchers engineered a novel microscope capable of operating near 0 degrees Celsius, enabling the first-ever high-reso
Researchers have engineered a microscope that operates near 0 degrees Celsius, allowing the first high-resolution imaging of living cells in Antarctic fish. The observations aim to reveal how these fish survive in frigid waters, with potential implications for cryobiology, cell biology and marine science.
- 2Tybee Island center releases sea turtle Ossie back to ocean▼Tybee Island Marine Science Center releases loggerhead sea turtle ‘Ossie’ back into ocean
The Tybee Island Marine Science Center in Georgia has released Ossie, a loggerhead sea turtle, back into the ocean after a period in its care. Local outlet WTOC covered the release, which marks a success for the center's sea turtle rehabilitation and conservation work on the Georgia coast.
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Scientists have discovered that fish gills carry their own distinct microbiome, a community of microbes previously unknown to science. The finding suggests gills, long studied mainly for respiration, also serve as a specialised microbial habitat, potentially reshaping understanding of fish health, aquaculture disease management and how aquatic animals interact with their watery environment.
- 4Namibia pairs ocean science with Indigenous knowledge for climate resilience▼Bridging ocean science and Indigenous knowledge for climate resilience in Namibia
UNESCO is highlighting an initiative in Namibia that brings together ocean science and Indigenous knowledge to strengthen climate resilience. The approach combines local communities' traditional understanding of coastal and marine environments with scientific monitoring, aiming to improve adaptation to changing ocean conditions along the country's Atlantic coast.
- 5Bioluminescence evolved independently at least 94 times●Bioluminescence is one of evolution's most repeated experiments. Animal bioluminescence dates back at least 540 million
Animal bioluminescence dates back at least 540 million years, and the ability to produce light has evolved independently at least 94 times, making it one of evolution's most repeated experiments. Blue-green ocean light can serve multiple purposes, including defense, camouflage and communication between animals. Science communicators are sharing the figure to highlight how often natural selection has converged on glowing light in marine life.
- 6Hairy-legged red-eyed sea spider found in Salish Sea▼Hairy-legged, red-eyed sea spider discovered in the Salish Sea
Researchers have discovered a new sea spider species in the Salish Sea, the waters between British Columbia and Washington State. The creature is described as having hairy legs and red eyes, and the find highlights how little is still known about marine life in the region. Science and wildlife outlets are covering the discovery as an example of ongoing biodiversity exploration close to populated coastlines.
- 7New sound catalogue identifies individual killer whales●New sound catalogue reveals who's who in the world of killer whales https:// phys.org/news/2026-09-reveals- world-killer
Researchers have compiled a new acoustic catalogue that matches killer whale calls to individual animals, allowing scientists to identify which orca is vocalising from sound alone. The tool could improve tracking of pods and populations across the world's oceans. Marine science communities are sharing the study widely, calling it a promising step for orca research and conservation monitoring.
- 8ANGARI Foundation Shark Education Program Reaches 1,000 Students▼ANGARI Foundation Shark Education Program Surpasses 1,000 Student Participants
ANGARI Foundation's shark education program has surpassed 1,000 student participants. The initiative brings hands-on marine science learning to young people, focusing on sharks and coastal ecosystems. The milestone highlights growing demand for ocean-focused education, though further details about the program's activities were not provided.
- 9Ossie the sea turtle released from Tybee Island marine center▼Ossie leaves Tybee's marine science center for life in the wild
Ossie, a sea turtle long cared for at the Tybee Island Marine Science Center in Georgia, has been released to live in the wild. The release marks the end of the animal's rehabilitation at the coastal facility, which rescues and cares for stranded sea turtles before returning healthy animals to the ocean.
- 10Former marine biologists win South Australia's best specialty restaurant award●Two former marine biologists turned restaurateurs awarded SA’s Best Specialty Restaurant
Two former marine biologists who swapped science for hospitality have been named South Australia's Best Specialty Restaurant. The award recognises the couple's unusual career change, moving from marine research to running a restaurant, and puts their venue at the top of the state's specialty dining category.