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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.

Marine Science Literature for Desalinization & Channel Deepening Projects
Scientific literature pertaining to desalination and deepening of the Port Aransas Ship Channel

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.

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.

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

‘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.

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.

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.

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.

Adding Predictability to the Carbon Market
Salt marshes are a hot but unpredictable commodity in the carbon market.
