David Shiffman How do Aquatic Animals Get into Flooded Quarries? In this edition of Ask a Marine Biologist, Dr. David Shiffman discusses how organisms get into isolated, human-made habitats. By David Shiffman posted Oct 8th, 2021 There are several avenues for organisms to populate newly-formed bodies of water, including floods and groundwater. How Many Large, Undiscovered Species Are Still Out There? In this edition of Ask a Marine Biologist, Dr. David Shiffman answers a question about what’s still lurking in the deep. By David Shiffman posted Aug 24th, 2021 Humanity discovering a large species perviously unknown to science is almost certain. Here's why. What is Harming the Ocean More: Climate Change or Overfishing? In this edition of Ask a Marine Biologist, Dr. David Shiffman compares two grave threats to wild marine life and places. By David Shiffman posted Aug 3rd, 2021 Climate change and overfishing are both wreaking havoc on oceans. Here’s which one should be our priority to fix first. Do Different Species of Marine Animals Ever Help Each Other? In this edition of Ask a Marine Biologist, Dr. David Shiffman talks about interspecies cooperation and symbiosis By David Shiffman posted Jun 30th, 2021 From coral to deep sea bacteria to apex predators, the ocean is chock full of Interspecies cooperation… Why Don’t Electric Rays Electrocute Themselves? In this edition of Ask a Marine Biologist, Dr. David Shiffman discusses the double-edged sword of using bioelectricity as a weapon By David Shiffman posted Jun 1st, 2021 A ray's electric pulse is generated via modified muscle cell and is generated to either to stun prey or startle away predators. Do Shark Feeding Dives Impact Other Fish? In this edition of Ask a Marine Biologist, Dr. David Shiffman answers a question about how divers feeding sharks impacts the broader ecosystem. By David Shiffman posted Apr 7th, 2021 Feeding sharks can be safe and minimally disruptive, but the presence of extra food and sharks in one location repeatedly may have impacts we’re only starting to… How Can I Reduce Plastic Pollution? In this edition of Ask A Marine Biologist, Dr. David Shiffman tackles a question about an ocean conservation issue loaded with misinformation. By David Shiffman posted Mar 19th, 2021 The most effective tactic is prevention, like participating in beach clean ups and supporting policy that reduces plastic reliance. Do Sharks Die if They Stop Swimming? In this edition of Ask a Marine Biologist, Dr. David Shiffman talks about how sharks breathe. By David Shiffman posted Mar 10th, 2021 The factoid sharks have to move constantly to stay alive is a common fun fact. But is it true? How do Deep Sea Animals Find New Food Sources in the Pitch Black? In this Ask A Marine Biologist, Dr. David Shiffman answers a question about hydrothermal vent animals! By David Shiffman posted Jan 20th, 2021 Slowly shifting between food oases or dispersing as larvae, are two ways, but scientific understanding is still a bit hazy. Are There Ocean Animals That Make Noise at Sunrise Like Roosters? In this edition of Ask A Marine Biologist Dr. David Shiffman discusses the dawn chorus! By David Shiffman posted Dec 28th, 2020 More than 800 ocean animals use noise to communicate, from whales to fish. That makes the humans sounds under the sea a problem. Pages1 2 3 4 5 › »
