Flowers grown floating on polluted waterways can help clean up nutrient runoff and turn a profit
Phosphorus and nitrogen contribute to water pollution and cause harmful algal blooms. New research shows how mats of floating flower beds can take advantage of these nutrients while cleaning the water.
Feb. 13, 2024 • ~5 min
How do coral reefs thrive in parts of the ocean that are low in nutrients? By eating their algal companions
Reef corals grow vigorously in nutrient poor water – new research has found out why.
Aug. 24, 2023 • ~8 min
The melting Arctic is a crime scene. The microbes I study have long warned us of this catastrophe – but they are also driving it
To fully understand the extent of climate-related dangers the Arctic – and our planet – is facing, we must focus on organisms too small to be seen with the naked eye.
June 23, 2023 • ~27 min
Microplastics: we've found startling quantities in the ice algae that are essential for all Arctic marine life
Arctic sea ice algae contaminated with microplastics have serious consequences for ecosystems and the climate.
May 11, 2023 • ~6 min
Heading to a beach this summer? Here's how to keep harmful algae blooms from spoiling your trip
The tiny organisms that cause harmful blooms of algae can have a big impact on your trip to the shore. A toxicologist explains what causes these events and how to keep people and pets safe.
May 3, 2023 • ~8 min
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