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Sunflower sea stars discovered taking refuge in fjords may offer clues to saving the critically endangered species from sea star wasting disease.

At time when ocean reserve protections are threatened, new research shows bans on fishing made kelp ecosystems more resilient ...

The Gloucester Marine Genomics Institute is a nonprofit on the cutting edge of marine biotechnology.

IT was an ordinary day when Mount Vesuvius plastered nearby towns in thick volcanic ash 2,000 years ago. A treasure trove of objects was buried, each giving an insight into the lives people led.

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