Scientists study the bigscale pomfret’s role in connecting upper and lower ocean food webs

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September 18, 2025

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What connects the upper and lower ocean food webs? Scientists turn to a ray-finned fish for answers. Plus, read dispatches from a Nordic expedition and learn how funding helped one researcher crack what dolphins are saying to each other. Let's get into it!

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Bigscale pomfret are an ocean enigma

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Whistle, chirp, squeak! What does it mean?

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WHOI scientists are part of a team working to turn seaweed into biofuel

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Harnessing the ocean to power transportation

WHOI scientists are part of a team working to turn seaweed into biofuel

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