Drought-Driven Habitat Loss Threatens California’s Wild Salmon – A Warning for Australia
Climate change and extreme droughts are shrinking the breeding grounds of California’s wild salmon, with experts warning that Australia could …
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Stonefish Toxins Show Promise in Combating Parasitic Worm Infections, Study Finds
James Cook University researchers have uncovered a potential new treatment for parasitic worm infections using powerful toxins derived from stonefish—a …
Mass Mortality of Dolphins Tied to Algal Bloom and Prey Disruption in Indian River Lagoon
In 2013, the Indian River Lagoon in Florida witnessed a tragic event: approximately 8% of the bottlenose dolphin population perished. …
New Guide Enhances DNA Reference Libraries for Marine Biodiversity Monitoring
A new comprehensive guide developed by leading scientists aims to standardize the process of collecting and cataloging DNA barcode sequences …
Breakthrough Duckweed Genome Study Reveals Key to Unique Traits and Sustainable Uses
Researchers at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) have unlocked the genetic secrets of duckweed, an aquatic plant with immense potential …
New Study Reveals Best Practices for Atlantic Sea Scallop Farming in Maine
A groundbreaking study from the University of Maine’s Aquaculture Research Institute (ARI) and Darling Marine Center is shedding light on …
How Overfishing is Threatening Coastal Fisheries and Marine Biodiversity in East Africa
Overfishing is rapidly degrading the sustainability of coral reef fisheries in East Africa, especially in tropical coastal regions where small-scale …
European Catfish’s Extended Breeding Season Boosts Its Invasive Threat in Portugal
The European catfish (Silurus glanis), Europe’s largest freshwater fish, is rapidly establishing itself as an invasive species in Portugal. First …
Detection of Microplastics in the Reproductive System of Sea Turtles
Microplastics Discovered in the Reproductive System of Sea Turtles: A Growing Environmental Threat Scientists from the University of Manchester have …
Discovery of the Oldest Known Phosphatic Stromatoporoid Sponge in South China
Oldest Phosphatic Stromatoporoid Sponge Discovered in South China: A Groundbreaking Fossil Find A team of international scientists has made a …