Natural UV-protective compounds from algae are revealing unexpected biological activities. Scientists have found that certain ...

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Common ocean bacteria struggle to divide when conditions change, reshaping how warming seas affect ecosystems.

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Oceanic ecosystems are increasingly threatened by global warming, which causes coral bleaching, species migration and, ...

Far below the reach of sunlight, in water cold enough to freeze most life in its tracks, scientists have found oxygen being ...

What if sunlight could help curb Florida’s red tide? USF researchers have engineered a reusable, light-activated material ...

Fatigue and stale air led a Mumbai teen to experiment with microalgae. His system now helps hundreds breathe fresher air ...

The federal government awarded a $1.1 million contract to an Ohio company to conduct a pilot project deploying a technology to kill bacteria and eliminate odors in the sewage-tainted Tijuana River. It ...

Invasive species, pathogens, and parasites can have serious ecological consequences for aquatic ecosystems and also put human health and economies at risk. Early detection of these biological threats ...

The reported benefits range from reducing heart disease, to preventing dementia and maintaining healthy vision. But is it ...