Glass Sponges Have Properties for the Design of Ships, Planes, and Skyscrapers
Insights into the basket sponge's structure could lead to advanced designs for buildings, bridges, marine vehicles, and aircraft
marine biology
Declining Fish Biodiversity Poses Risks for Human Nutrition
As you lose biodiversity, you have tradeoffs in terms of the aggregate quantity of nutrients
Small 'Snowflakes' in the Sea Play a Big Role
New findings will aid in the further development of biogeochemical models that include the marine nitrogen cycle
First Test of Tropical Seaweed Farming for Biofuels Production Begins
Research array in Puerto Rico and US tropical waters to support large-scale production of biomass for biofuels and other valuable bioproducts
Scientists Culture the First Stable Coral Cell Lines
The ability to culture coral cells could usher in a new era in coral biology research
Could Conservationists Be Unintentionally Spreading Pathogens between Threatened Animals?
Scientists say there is a high risk that relocations of endangered species are accidentally spreading diseases and parasites
Polypro Trace Metal Fume Hoods
Trace metals fume hoods are ideal for water treatment, marine and soil sciences, environmental toxic analysis, and toxicology
Impacts of Sunscreen on Coral Reefs Needs Urgent Attention
While it is already understood that UV-filter compounds have toxic effects on marine organisms, scientists say more work is needed to understand the impact on coral reefs
Narwhal Tusks Reveal Climate Change-Related Mercury Exposure
Like rings in a tree trunk, a narwhal's tusk provides a window into changing conditions in the Arctic
Mussel Sensors May Lead to New Environmental Monitoring Tools
New system could be used to alert researchers to the presence of toxic substances in aquatic ecosystems