The results of an 18-year study of Atlantic tarpon by scientists at the University of Miami (UM) Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science revealed that these large silvery fish take extensive seasonal migrations—1,000s of kilometers in distance—beyond U.S. borders.
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Before sharing human research data, scientists routinely strip it of personal information such as name, address, and birthdate in order to protect the privacy of their study participants.
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Atlantic Circulation Collapse Could Cut British Crop Farming
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Making Real A Biotechnology Dream: Nitrogen-Fixing Cereal Crops
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