Trashing the High Seas
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Scientists Discover Link Between Fins and Hands
Researchers at the University of Chicago found a link between the genes in fish fins and the genes responsible for finger and toe formation among land animals. Aug 19, 2016
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A Strategy for Reducing Underwater Noise Pollution
Noise from shops, drilling, and industrial work greatly interferes with marine life. A new strategy from NOAA is attempting to address and fix the issue. Aug 18, 2016
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Quantifying the Value of the Ocean's Resources
The "Atlas of Ocean Wealth" maps the benefits of ocean ecosystems to assist governments and business in investing in sustainable growth of existing resources. Aug 17, 2016
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A Millennial's Fight to Clean Up 150 Million Pounds of Ocean Trash
At just 22-years-old, Boyan Slat has created a barrier that is designed to collect and remove trash from the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. Aug 16, 2016
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Oceanographer Sylvia Earle is on a Mission to Save Our Seas
Oceanographer Sylvia Earle has been on a decades-long mission to inspire public awareness of how to save our oceans. Her solution: give nature a break; leave half of the Earth alone. Aug 15, 2016