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Following the Flow: Study identifies the best habitat for yellowfin tuna

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

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Marine Science Literature for Desalinization & Channel Deepening Projects

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

A desalination plant in Dubai, UAE.  Richard Allenby-Pratt Getty Images

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The Power of Code: No Fish Too Small

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

A barrel sponge in the ocean

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Vital Seagrasses in Gulf of Mexico Are Retreating Amid Rapid Sea Level Rise

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

Two scientists stand in shin-deep coastal waters peering into a box at a sample

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Movin’ on Up

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

A mangrove forest stands at the edge of the coast, with dense clusters of short, shrub-like trees.

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‘We’re All Asgardians’: New Clues about the Origin of Complex Life

All complex life, a.k.a. eukaryotes, trace their roots to a common Asgard archaean ancestor.

An evolutionary tree shows how eukaryotes are related to Asgard archaea

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When Weather Whiplash Becomes the New Normal

Estuaries face increasing climate-induced changes. An 8-year study found droughts and floods shift phytoplankton from diatoms to cyanobacteria, impacting ecosystems.

Torrents of water surge through a once-dry landscape, turning it into a scene of extreme flooding.

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Positive Feedback Loop Suggested for Ocean Acidification and Global Warming

Research shows ocean acidification disrupts nitrogen cycling by slowing nitrification and increasing nitrous oxide emissions, worsening global warming impacts.

Charles Bay showcases a serene and expansive body of water, bordered by lush greenery.

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These Tiny Coral Reef Fish Parents Decide When Their Embryos Hatch

Leaving the comfort and safety of home to explore the world is a difficult decision. However, in a tiny coral reef fish called a neon goby, dads help their offspring take the plunge by pushing them out the door when the time is just right.

A pair of fish larvae newly hatched from eggs

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Adding Predictability to the Carbon Market

Salt marshes are a hot but unpredictable commodity in the carbon market.

A salt marsh seen from an aerial view on a clear day with a boat in the foreground