Marine Center

eDNA reveals unique fish communities in Southern California seagrass meadows

Southern California’s seagrass meadows, often mistaken for seaweed, are marine havens for a staggering array of fish. This new UCLA-led study reveals unique fish communities across different seagrass locations, highlighting their vital role in coastal ecosystems.

Sea urchins help tropical coral reefs recover, study finds

Sedimentation and reduced fish populations cause algal overgrowth that threatens coral resilience

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Paul Barber & Zachary Gold in UCLA Newsroom, UCLA scientists help simplify DNA testing for tracking marine species

“eDNA is a really powerful tool for providing insights into the plants and animals inhabiting an ecosystem,” said Paul Barber, a UCLA professor of ecology and evolutionary biology, member of…

Warming and acidification form dual threat to corals

UCLA-led research finds that stress from rising water temperatures reduces their ability to adapt

Oysters as Catch of the Day? Perhaps not, if ocean acidity keeps rising

UCLA research explores how shell-forming marine species respond to acidification

UCLA research shows how carbon-filled oceans affect a tiny but important organism

Coccolithophores are fundamental to marine ecosystems and the global carbon cycle