Posts for tag "top-story"
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Catching Up With the Flathead Lake Bio Station
The Flathead Lake Bio Station is a hub for ecological and biological research, not to mention lake monitoring and sensor technology design.
- Posted October 29, 2018
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Tagging and Tracking Elusive Cownose Rays
A new study reveals that cownose rays that summer in Chesapeake Bay winter off the coast of Florida, and suggests localized management solutions.
- Posted October 24, 2018
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ROVs Sparking Compassion and Curiosity at the Shedd Aquarium
The Shedd Aquarium team in Chicago has put underwater ROVs to use in a wide variety of programming events, using technology to inspire conservation.
- Posted October 19, 2018
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Nanomaterials Plus Nutrient Pollution Means More Algal Blooms
Recent research tests the effects of multiple contaminants—two kinds of nanomaterials and nutrient pollution—on the eutrophication process in water.
- Posted October 1, 2018
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Chasing Soft Sea Creatures with Self-folding Origami Robots
New work with a self-folding origami-inspired robot provides hope for studying sea creatures in-situ, as they’re found in the ocean.
- Posted September 28, 2018
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Water-Filter Pitchers Not Equally Effective at Removing Microcystins
Recent research proves that when it comes to removing microcystins from drinking water, all water-filter pitchers aren’t equally effective.
- Posted September 19, 2018
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Deep-sea Hydrothermal Vent Microbial Communities Surprisingly Productive
New research indicates that deep-sea hydrothermal vent microbial communities are far more productive than previously thought.
- Posted September 12, 2018
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Chicago River’s Wild Island: Bringing Back Healthy Waters
Scientists are creating a “wild mile” in the Chicago River, restoring the water quality and health of the river one artificial island at a time.
- Posted September 6, 2018
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Small Amounts of Water Enable Juvenile Salmon to Survive
Recent research reveals that a small amount of water added to certain streams can help juvenile coho salmon survive and allow the species to recover.
- Posted August 27, 2018
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Hoosier Riverwatch Recruiting More Citizen Scientists
The Hoosier Riverwatch Program is training more volunteers to monitor local waterways and share their data with the program online.
- Posted August 22, 2018
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Eel Excitement: At Hudson River NERR, Environmental Monitoring Takes A Slippery Turn
New York’s Hudson River NERR participates in typical SWMP monitoring, but it also does some unique environmental monitoring, such as keeping a close watch on its eels.
- Posted August 16, 2018
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Florida’s War Against Toxic Algal Blooms
A conversation with harmful algal bloom expert Dr. Brian Lapointe reveals the dimensions of Florida’s algae problem, and some possible solutions.
- Posted August 7, 2018
