Marine Biodiversity Science Center
Threats to marine biodiversity from biological sources and species interactions
Imagine a world where jellyfish and their gelatinous cousins dominate our oceans, clogging fishing nets, shutting down power plants, and transforming once-vibrant...
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Beneath the ocean’s surface lies a vast pharmaceutical frontier where marine organisms produce some of nature’s most remarkable compounds—substances that are already...
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Biodiversity serves as the foundation of life-sustaining ecosystem services, weaving an intricate web of relationships that powers everything from food production to...
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Beneath the serene surface of our waters lies a growing crisis that threatens marine ecosystems worldwide. Algal blooms – explosive growths of...
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The genetic modification of organisms represents one of the most transformative yet controversial developments in modern agriculture and environmental science. As we...
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The relentless pursuit of marine resources has triggered devastating effects on marine ecosystems, pushing our oceans toward an unprecedented crisis. Each day,...
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The devastating reality of climate change is reshaping our oceans at an unprecedented pace, fundamentally altering marine ecosystems in ways that scientists...
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Our oceans are experiencing unprecedented changes as human activities reshape marine ecosystems at an alarming rate. From the vibrant coral reefs of...
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Invasive species are one of the greatest threats to biodiversity and ecosystem health worldwide. These non-native organisms, when introduced into new environments,...
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