UConn study shows promise of bioplastics to help solve global plastic pollution crisis
The bioplastics company, with an office in Shelton, collaborated with a UConn marine sciences team to evaluate the product’s ...
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Menhaden: The Unsung Heroes of Louisiana’s Coastal Economy and Marine Ecosystem
When most people think of Louisiana’s coastal waters, they picture prized catches like redfish and speckled trout or the shrimp and oysters that have made our state famous. But beneath ...
A New Predator In The Salish Sea: Sharks
Researchers have confirmed the presence of a soupfin shark in the Salish Sea, an area where they were not previously thought ...
Trace fossils reveal clues to evolution of tiny organisms in deep marine ecosystems
Dr. Luis Buatois (Ph.D.) traces a series of hexagons with his finger, following the path carved by tiny organisms millions of ...
California’s marine protected areas boost fish populations across the state
A system-wide evaluation of California’s marine reserve network finds conservation benefits across multiple ecosystems.
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Rain after fires: Impact of toxic runoff on marine ecosystem
Scientists are worried about chemicals from burned materials (heavy metals, plastics, fire retardants) polluting the ocean.
Restoring oyster reefs about safeguarding Florida’s entire coastal ecosystem | Opinion
The collapse of Florida’s oyster reefs serves as a stark reminder of the interconnected challenges we face: freshwater ...