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Key species of algae shows effects of climate change over time
A study of marine life in the temperate coastal waters of the northeast Pacific Ocean shows a reversal of competitive dominance among species of algae,…
Methane-munching microorganisms meddle with metals
Called methane hydrates, these crystals are a potential energy source, but they are also a potential source of global warming if massive amounts of methane…
Computer Simulations Indicate Calcium Carbonate Has a Dense Liquid Phase
Computer simulations conducted at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) could help scientists make sense of a…
World Oceans Month Brings Mixed News for Oysters
In World Oceans Month, there's mixed news for the Pacific Northwest oyster industry.For the past several years, it has struggled with significant losses due to…
Ocean acidification killing oysters by inhibiting shell formation
Now, a new study has documented why oysters appear so sensitive to increasing acidity. It isn’t necessarily a case of acidic water dissolving their shells,…
Study highlights under-appreciated benefit of oyster restoration
Scientists have identified many benefits for restoring oyster reefs to Chesapeake Bay and other coastal ecosystems. Oysters filter and clean the water, provide…