Posts for tag "top-story"
Tsunami’s Effects Lasting Years for Marine Creatures
Research into the “rafting” of animals on plastics and other debris in the ocean after the 2011 tsunami reveals other insights.
- Posted August 5, 2019
A Conversation With Mika McKinnon, Freelance Scientist
A conversation with Mika McKinnon reveals several interesting ways a scientist is applying their field to help and educate the public.
- Posted July 26, 2019
Solar and Wind-Powered, Algae Tracking Boat Trialed in Florida
FAU scientists have trialed a new solar-powered, algae tracking boat which may help warn of impending blooms.
- Posted July 15, 2019
Could Bacteria Target Algal Microcystin Toxins Released Into Water?
New research into bacteria that naturally degrade microcystins could offer new alternatives for drinking water treatment.
- Posted June 28, 2019
Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary’s Timely Monitoring Helps Protect Whales From Injury and Death
California’s Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary monitors seabirds and marine mammals, including potentially hazardous interactions between whales and ships.
- Posted May 31, 2019
Science Near the Salish Sea: Friday Harbor Laboratories
Friday Harbor Laboratories offer unique research and educational opportunities in the Salish Sea area.
- Posted May 17, 2019
Using Diatoms as a Water Quality Indicator
Recent research shows how diatoms can reveal how impaired water quality is, and perhaps help even laypeople monitor for water quality.
- Posted May 3, 2019
Wildfires May Pollute Water Supplies on a Warming Planet
A USGS researcher shares how wildfires can impact water quality and which kinds of storm events restore water quality after fires.
- Posted March 29, 2019
New York City’s Urban Field Station: A Unique Partnership Between Researchers and Natural Resource Managers to Improve the Urban Environment
New York City Urban Field Station and its partners strive to preserve, protect and promote New York City’s natural areas.
- Posted March 18, 2019
Ducks Unlimited Protects and Restores Critical Habitat in Southern Region of U.S.
Ducks Unlimited partners with Southern Region farmers and other landowners to preserve, protect and restore diverse Southern Region habitat, including rice field wetlands.
- Posted March 15, 2019
Fighting Invasive Crown-of-Thorns Sea Stars with eDna
Researchers from the Australian Institute of Marine Science are using eDNA to battle invasive Crown-of-thorns sea stars from eating the Great Barrier Reef.
- Posted March 5, 2019
Outstanding Orchids: Longwood Gardens in Pennsylvania Is a Plant Lover’s Dream
There are over a thousand acres of plants to see at Longwood Gardens, including conservatory gardens, outdoor gardens and conserved meadows.
- Posted February 27, 2019
Doing Science At the Oregon Institute of Marine Biology
The Oregon Institute of Marine Biology is a unique facility for education and research.
- Posted February 4, 2019
AguaDrone Waterproof Drone Soars over Obstacles in Fishing and Fish Monitoring
AguaDrone is a revolutionary waterproof drone that has been used to conduct marine research and enhance fishing.
- Posted January 25, 2019
Volunteers Monitoring North Carolina River Health
Volunteers from MountainTrue’s water monitoring programs are making a real difference in the health of local watersheds.
- Posted January 18, 2019
Hawai‘i’s He‘eia NERR Looks to its Ancient Past to Prepare for its Future
Filled with rare species and beautiful climes, Hawai‘i’s He‘eia NERR is a researcher’s paradise.
- Posted January 9, 2019
From Acid Rain to Cyanobacteria, Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies is a Leader in Environmental Monitoring
New York’s Cary Institute has a long history of important environmental monitoring contributions, from pivotal acid rain research to long-term road salt monitoring.
- Posted December 6, 2018
Coral Reef Early Warning System Buoy
The CREWS Buoy System got a new upgrade this summer, with a smaller footprint and newer technologies, to aid in its goals.
- Posted November 28, 2018
Buttonbush Swamps, Bald Eagles, Soras and More: Ashland University’s Black Fork River Wetlands Environmental Studies Center Showcases Wetlands Wildlife and Habitats
Despite being surrounded by challenges, Ashland University’s Black Fork River Wetlands provides crucial habitat for key avian and mammal species.
- Posted November 12, 2018
Lake Michigan’s Smarter, Streamlined Buoys
New, smarter buoys were deployed on Lake Michigan this summer, so EM spoke to an engineer who helped design them and a scientist using their data.
- Posted November 5, 2018
