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A Closer Look at the Hudson Canyon Shows Why the Canyon is Critical for Fish

Peter Rona, professor of marine science at Rutgers’ Institute of Marine and Coastal Sciences, and Vincent Guida, a research fisheries biologist at the NOAA…

Newly explored bacteria reveal some huge RNA surprises

These exceptionally large RNA molecules have been discovered using DNA sequence data available within the past few years. The findings, reported in the…

New forensic technique gives clues about sharks from bite damage

In a method analogous to analyzing human fingerprints, scientists can make identifications by precisely comparing shark bites to the jaws and teeth of the…

First comprehensive review of the state of Antarctica's climate

The first comprehensive review of the state of Antarctica's climate and its relationship to the global climate system is published this week (Tuesday 1…

Scientists trace shark fins to their geographic origin for first time using DNA tools

Millions of shark fins are sold at market each year to satisfy the demand for shark fin soup, a Chinese delicacy, but it has been impossible to pinpoint which…

Climate change in Kuwait Bay

Differences are due to regional and local effects. Increased temperatures are having profound effects on key habitats and on power generation the Arabian Gulf.Researcher Dr Thamer Al-Rashidi of the National Oceanography Centre, Southampton, said: “Because the waters of Kuwait Bay are well mixed by the tides, measurements of sea surface temperature can be used to assess temperature trends over time in the bay as a whole.”…

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