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The longest natural metagenome time series ever collected reveals a startling evolutionary pattern on repeat.

Two of our key defenses against viruses have persisted for billions of years, arising before complex life.

Plastics can endure decades in the ocean, with minimal degradation, posing long-term risks to marine ecosystems, as shown by recent research.

Researchers studied Asgard archaea in freshwater wetland soils, revealing their role in methane cycling and degradation of aldehydes, marking a significant advancement in understanding microbes.

Study shows parrotfishes impact coral reefs by grazing algae and occasionally eating coral, influencing reef management.

In a new study, scientists generated habitat suitability models, which provide a prediction of the oceanographic conditions favored by yellowfin tuna.

Scientific literature pertaining to desalination and deepening of the Port Aransas Ship Channel

A new study documents how researchers use network analysis to determine the relationship between the genetic diversity of a cryptobenthic fish and its habitat.

At the Gulf Coast, rising sea levels are linked to a loss of valuable seagrass habitats in Texas, new research has found.

Climate change causes mangroves to encroach on salt marshes, prompting scientists to assess distribution and data gaps.