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fromMail Online
5 days ago

Seabirds poo once every 4 MINUTES - how to avoid getting splattered

According to a team from the University of Tokyo, the animals poo every four to 10 minutes. However, the birds only 'go' while airborne - so if you want to avoid getting splattered, it's best to steer clear of any birds overhead.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 weeks ago

Bean clam: Meet the small but mighty mollusca found on California beaches

Visitors and locals flock to La Jolla's beaches in the summer, but thousands of bean clams also make their way to the shore during this time.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

It's death by a thousand cuts': marine ecologist on the collapse of coral reefs

Coral reefs face extreme threats from climate change, pollution, and overfishing, risking the future of marine biodiversity.
Loss of coral reefs could lead to significant ecological and environmental consequences, impacting biodiversity.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
3 months ago

See the Lush Kelp Forests Scientists Are Fighting for as Oceans Warm

Kelp forests support marine life and human resources but face severe decline due to climate change.
Indigenous communities highlight kelp's critical role as an ecosystem provider.
Miami
fromFast Company
4 months ago

In Miami, this 3D-printed seawall will help protect the coastline

Morningside Park in Miami will pilot BIOCAP tiles to improve coastal resilience and restore marine ecosystems along urban seawalls.
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