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Microplastics in Seawater May Harbor Parasites
Microplastics in Seawater May Harbor Parasites
Laboratory experiments find that Toxoplasma, Cryptosporidium, and Giardia can congregate on microplastic beads and fibers, suggesting they might make their way into and around the world’s oceans by hitching rides on tiny bits of trash.
Laboratory experiments find that Toxoplasma, Cryptosporidium, and Giardia can congregate on microplastic beads and fibers, suggesting they might make their way into and around the world’s oceans by hitching rides on tiny bits of trash.
ocean health, ecology
Lubchenco on Conservation
The Scientist | Jul 16, 2017 | 1 min read
Former NOAA administrator and environmental scientist Jane Lunchenco discusses the importance of science in the face of climate change.
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An international research team triples the number of known virus types found in marine environments.
Identifying Resilient Reefs
Jef Akst | Jun 16, 2016 | 2 min read
Researchers identify areas where marine ecosystems are faring better or worse than predicted in hopes of saving the world’s corals.