A new analysis of ocean regions around the world shows that bottom trawling, which accounts for a quarter of the world’s seafood harvest and can negatively affect marine ecosystems, occurs on just 14 percent of the seafloor along continental shelves and slopes.
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Diamond technology cleans up PFAS-contaminated wastewater
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In late August citizen scientists took to the streets to collect real-time data about the hottest places in Baltimore and Washington, D.C.
Scientists aim to use crowdsourced data to improve flood predictions
In spring of 2011, University at Buffalo hydrogeologist Chris Lowry hammered a giant measuring staff into the bottom of a pond in Western New York
How Technology and America’s Heartland Play Key Roles in a Healthy Seafood Diet
Fish farming--or aquaculture--is a winning situation. It's a win for the economy, a win for the consumer, and a win for the planet.
Hurricane hunter lands at NOAA's Boulder labs
“When other planes are grounded, this pilot heads straight for the storm!” says a recent Washington Post profile.