Kelp in warm, acidified waters develop blistered fronds—and the composition of microbial communities could help explain why, a study suggests.

Green fluorescent protein lures algal symbionts to corals.

Scientists discover a third fungus that is widespread in lichens, but it’s not clear yet whether it’s a partner in the algal-fungal symbiosis or a bystander.

The fungi are made to generate electricity with the help of photosynthesizing bacteria looped together on a graphene circuit. 

Aphids induce their host plants to produce tiny hairs that help keep the surfaces water-repellent.

Gates was director of the Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology and a strong advocate for coral conservation.

A marine flatworm swarms in a circular fashion off the coast of Guernsey.

A newly described species of shrimp, Odontonia bagginsi, has been named after Bilbo Baggins. 

Climate change is bleaching sea anemones, and it’s stressing out the clownfish that live in them.