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Fish,
Biodiversity, and Fishing Gear Impacts:
Studying fishes of the deep waters of the Gulf of Maine, like ecologists
study animals on land, is an exercise that requires more than binoculars
and a notebook.
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New Insights on Tumor-Like
Anomaly Infestation in Lake Michigan:
For nearly two years, scientists have observed strange growths protruding
through the shells of flea-sized crustaceans known as copepods in
the lake.
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Conference showcases
beach monitoring program:
Although sandy beaches represent only about one percent of Maine's
4500-mile coastline, they are the major tourist attraction in the
southern part of the state.
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The Detection and Attribution
of Climate Change:
Humankind is presently involved in a climate change experiment that
is global and, in the short term, irreversible.
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Deep-Sea Biodiversity
and the Impacts of Ocean Dumping:
National Undersea Research Program scientists are studying short-
and long-term effects of toxic compounds accumulating in deep water
sediments from ocean dumping.
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Taking the Next STEPS:
National Severe Storms Laboratory weather researchers participate
in STEPS project to probe severe thunderstorms over the High Plains.
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Mapping the Bottom:
Louisiana Sea Grant researchers experimenting with new techniques
to accurately map oyster beds.
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JASON takes Young Explorers
to Extremes:
Sudents began investigation of what it's like to live under the
sea or in space during the JASON XI 'Going to Extremes' project.
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The Importance of Soil Moisture
in Weather and Climate Prediction:
Playing with mud -- we have all experienced the mixing of soil and
water.
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Our Researchers at Work in
Antarctica:
CMDL monitors ozone-destroying chemicals that could affect global
climate
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