Ocean health could persage what lies ahead

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A recent report from the Harvard Medical School's health, Ecological and Economical Dimensions of Global Change Program has concluded that because of increased pollution of the ocean by human activities, various human diseases have been increasing. The study took three years and was funded by NOA and NASA. As a result of this study, researchers have created a tracking system to monitor diseases in the ocean. The data so far points to water pollution as stressing the ecosystem. Wetlands loss, and overfishing especially of shellfish has also greatly reduced the ocean's ability to process human waste and pollutants.

Finance, Diseases, Demographic aspects, United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Harvard University. School of Medicine, United States. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

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Marine monitoring in near real time

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Scientists at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory are using an aquatic monitoring buoy to measure conditions associated with toxic phytoplankton blooms. This new technology will be used in conjunction with satellite monitoring.

Waste Management and Remediation Services, Water-Based Source Water Pollution, Environmental aspects, Water pollution, Phytoplankton, Buoys, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

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Atomic Force Microscopy of Humic Substances: Effects of pH and Ionic Strength

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Researchers in Switzerland used atomic force microscopy to analyze the change in size and conformation of two humic substances absorbed to mica surfaces.

Switzerland, Statistical Data Included, Usage, Humic acid, Humic acids, Atomic force microscopy

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