Ottawa, February, 19, 2014—In the world of science, one of the most exciting things a researcher can do is pin down an answer to a widely asked question. This experience came early for Carleton ...

Pinnipeds -- a group including seals, sea lions and walruses -- are relatively recently derived marine mammals that evolved from terrestrial carnivorans and reentered the marine environment. Their ...

Anyone walking along the North or Baltic Sea might spot a seal with a bit of luck–but not sea lions. Yet, the two are often confused, leading many to wonder: What exactly is the difference between a ...

It is always enlightening to hear from a marine scientist and underwater expert. The insights from Ed Parnell shared in the La Jolla Light article “‘An eco-disaster’: Kelp forests disappearing off the ...