Gut bacteria are essential for development of social behavior in fish

by Public Library of Science Microorganisms are essential for normal social development in zebrafish via their influence on pruning of neural connections in the developing ...

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Aston University researchers ‘feed’ leftover coffee grounds to microalgae to produce low emission biodiesel

by Aston University Two Aston University researchers have produced high-quality biodiesel after ‘feeding’ and growing microalgae on leftover coffee grounds. Dr Vesna Najdanovic, senior lecturer ...

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Learning to Better Understand the Language of Algae

by Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ) Communication is everything – and that applies for algae, too. However, their chemical language and its significance in ...

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Plankton zombies for Halloween!

by Ivy Kupec, EMBL Marine parasites invade single-celled microalgae, devouring the nucleus and hijacking metabolism while the organism remains alive. It’s a tale as old ...

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A holistic approach to sustainable aquaculture

by FAO Aquatic foods are contributing more than ever before to global food security and nutrition. According to the latest SOFIA report, total fisheries and ...

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The ecological benefits of oyster reefs in tropical waters

by Griffith University A Griffith-led study has reported that tropical oyster reefs have a far greater diversity of reef-building oyster species than those in temperate ...

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Playing sea soundscapes can summon thousands of baby oysters – and help regrow oyster reefs

Dominic McAfee, University of Adelaide; Brittany Williams, University of Adelaide; Lachlan McLeod, University of Adelaide, and Sean Connell, University of Adelaide Imagine you’re in a ...

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Antifouling coatings can reduce algal growth while preserving coral settlement

by Leibniz-Zentrum für Marine Tropenforschung (ZMT)When algae, mussels or barnacles settle on ship hulls, this can lead to billions of euros worth of damage. To ...

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NOAA Announces 5-Year Strategic Plan for Aquaculture

The NOAA Aquaculture Strategic Plan will guide our efforts to enhance the growth of sustainable U.S. aquaculture. Today, NOAA published its first-ever 5-Year Strategic Plan ...

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Innovative incubator to jumpstart efforts to control harmful algal blooms

by Amy Pelsinsky, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES) has been awarded a $7.5 million ...

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