Water World (left): Three orbicular batfish (Platax orbicularis) swim through mangrove roots off Raja Ampat, Indonesia. Posted: April 29, 2016
Pretty Polyps (right): The stony twists and turns of this giant brain coral (Colpophyllia natans) are formed from calcium carbonate secreted by tiny polyps. Posted: January 14, 2016
Mullet Marbles (left): Each of these spheres is a developing sea mullet (Mugil cephalus) embryo. Posted: April 18, 2016|
Degrading Deepwater (right): Marine bacteria helped break down the hydrocarbons in this slick caused by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico in 2010. Posted: May 17, 2016
Origin Story: Gill arches, situated below the eyes in this skeletal preparation of a late-stage little skate (Leucoraja erinacea) embryo, may provide clues about limb evolution in tetrapods. Posted: April 20, 2016
Raking It In: Barnacles use long, wispy appendages, imaged here using confocal microscopy, to sweep passing plankton into their shells. Posted: February 2, 2016
