Far below the ocean’s surface, a hidden circulation system quietly shapes life on Earth. Dense “deep ocean water” formed in ...

According to Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture sanitarian Brenda Tyler's report, recent water rests at the market ...

Dreissenid mussels are notorious for outcompeting native species and multiplying rapidly, fundamentally reshaping aquatic ecosystems. They feed by filtering out phytoplankton, the microscopic algae ...

Among other things, the James Webb Space Telescope is designed to get us closer to finding habitable worlds around faraway ...

Microscopic ocean algae produce a huge share of Earth’s oxygen—but they need iron to do it. New field research shows that ...

Allowing reef fish populations to recover could dramatically increase the global supply of sustainable seafood.

Research indicates that following a diet centered on fruits, vegetables, and lean proteins, such as the Mediterranean diet, ...

The invasive Asian swamp eel is threatening the Florida Everglades by disrupting the food web. This predatory fish has caused ...

Shaking caused by quakes may cause ocean floor vents to release more nutrients, triggering blooms in plant-like organisms ...

With a heavy heart and a sense of urgency I address a profound disappointment: the glaring failure of Tetra Tech, a corporate ...

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Algae is a ubiquitous feature in waterways throughout the globe, including western North America. Slippery, green epilithic ...