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Sea ice is typically viewed as the domain of physical and natural scientists, the oceanographers, marine biologists, climate modelers, and navigators of the world. It is easy to forget another...
Often it's the tiniest organisms that do the most harm. One example is microscopic algae, which can grow rapidly to form harmful algal blooms. Such blooms (some are called "red tides") create...
Over the past several decades, Florida’s coastal wetlands have been changing. Along the eastern shore, researchers have seen small mangrove trees appearing in areas further north than they...
Picture this: clear, warm water bathing spectacular coral reefs, clouds of fish, circling sharks, and 17 scientists intent on studying the pristine tropical marine ecosystems of the Southern...
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Deep-sea Corals & Cancer Cells
These cancer cells have been treated with discodermolide, a chemical obtained from a sponge that grows on deep-sea coral reefs. It prevents the cells from dividing and spreading. Learn more about deep-sea corals in the multimedia feature "...
Beyond the Obituaries
Success Stories in Ocean Conservation
Instead of adding castaway fishing nets to already crowded landfills, Hawaii’s multi-partner marine debris group has developed a method of converting marine debris into usable electricity. The ...
Ocean News
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Enhancing Fisheries Science and Education in the Northeastern U.S.
Mar 11 2014 - 12:00am -
Research Footprint Growing in the Gulf of Mexico
Mar 10 2014 - 3:32pm -
New Research Shows Elevated Mercury from in-Ground Wastewater Disposal
Mar 10 2014 - 12:00am -
Smithsonian Publicizes CARTHE Drifters Research
Mar 6 2014 - 2:50pm -
Opportunity: Four Oil Spill Outreach Coordinator Positions
Mar 5 2014 - 4:02pm -
Drone Captures Stunning Birds’-eye Video of Dolphin Superpod
Mar 5 2014 - 11:01am -
Scientists Train Next Generation on Oil Spill Research
Mar 4 2014 - 11:37am
