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Scientists discover key hormone that makes it possible for female crabs to mate and care for their young
January 29, 2014
Those two crooked beady eyes peeking out of the shell do more than just help blue crabs spot food in the murky waters of the Chesapeake Bay.

Lessons learned restoring the Chesapeake will help leaders clean up Rio's Guanabara Bay

December 9, 2013
Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley signed an agreement with Rio de Janeiro Governor Sergio Cabral Filho to share best practices for keeping the Chesapeake Bay and Rio’s Guanabara Bay clean, healthy, and sustainable.

Multiple mates worth the risk for female prairie dogs
December 4, 2013
Mating with more than one male increases reproductive success for female prairie dogs, despite a greater risk of predation and increased exposure to diseases and parasites. So why would a female prairie dog take the risk? The answer is simple: female prairie dogs that mate with two or more males rear more offspring than those that mate with only one.

10th Annual International Marine Biotechnology Conference
November 20, 2013
Scientists from IMET attended the 10th Annual International Marine Biotechnology Conference in Brisbane, Australia. More than 300 delegates attended the conference from more than 20 countries.

New study maps human impacts on top ocean predators along U.S. west coast
November 13, 2013
A new study reveals areas where human impacts are highest on marine predators. and that many of the high impact areas for the ocean’s top predators are already within the boundaries of five National Marine Sanctuaries along the west coast, covering nearly 15,000 square miles. This means there are good opportunities for improving management strategies.

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