A new Duke University-led study finds that the death of marsh plants due to disturbances like the heavy oiling from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill can double the rate of shoreline erosion in hard-hit marshes.
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Tagging Reveals Secrets of Southern California’s Largest Sharks
The basking shark, the largest shark in the waters off Southern California, is also the most elusive
Table Scraps Can Be Used to Reduce Reliance on Fossil Fuels
Wasted food can be affordably turned into a clean substitute for fossil fuels.
Hawaiian Monk Seal Rehab and Recovery
Hawaiian monk seals are the only seal species found in the Hawaiian Islands. They are also one of the most endangered seals in the world.
A Step Closer to Identifying Cause of a Blinding Disease
Leber hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON) is an inherited form of vision loss that causes people to have trouble with their colour vision and difficulty seeing in the centre of their visual field.
Skincare Chemicals and Coral Reefs
Common chemicals used in thousands of products to protect against harmful effects of ultraviolet light threaten corals and other marine life.