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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Bean clam: Meet the small but mighty mollusca found on California beaches

Visitors and locals flock to La Jolla's beaches in the summer, but thousands of bean clams also make their way to the shore during this time.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

It's death by a thousand cuts': marine ecologist on the collapse of coral reefs

Coral reefs face extreme threats from climate change, pollution, and overfishing, risking the future of marine biodiversity.
Loss of coral reefs could lead to significant ecological and environmental consequences, impacting biodiversity.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago

See the Lush Kelp Forests Scientists Are Fighting for as Oceans Warm

Kelp forests support marine life and human resources but face severe decline due to climate change.
Indigenous communities highlight kelp's critical role as an ecosystem provider.
Miami
fromFast Company
3 months ago

In Miami, this 3D-printed seawall will help protect the coastline

Morningside Park in Miami will pilot BIOCAP tiles to improve coastal resilience and restore marine ecosystems along urban seawalls.
Roam Research
fromNature
4 months ago

Deep dive: How I use robots to survey coral reefs

Deep coral reefs are crucial for marine ecology but remain understudied; innovative research methods like ROVs are essential for understanding their dynamics.
fromFast Company
4 months ago

Vietnam's beloved fish sauce faces an uncertain future amid climate change and overfishing

"If we continue with this trend of deoxygenation, anchovies will not be OK with that. Every species has a limit."
SF food
fromWIRED
4 months ago

A Tanker Collision Threatens One of the UK's Most Important Coastlines

The recent collision of an oil tanker threatens significant ecological areas off the east coast of England.
The ecological consequences of the oil spill in the Holderness region remain uncertain but potentially severe.
Remote teams
fromNature
5 months ago

PhD scientists who forged a career off the beaten track

Marine ecologist Jennifer Lavers thrives in an isolated environment, combining her research on plastic pollution with close community ties and the natural beauty of the Archipelago.
fromMail Online
9 months ago

Weird 'alien like' object washes up on Australian beach

A mysterious mass of goose barnacles washed ashore in Adelaide, leaving locals amazed and intrigued by this rare marine phenomenon.
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