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eDNA reveals unique fish communities in Southern California seagrass meadows
Southern California’s seagrass meadows, often mistaken for seaweed, are marine havens for a staggering array of fish. This new UCLA-led study reveals unique fish communities across different seagrass locations, highlighting their vital role in coastal ecosystems.
Sea urchins help tropical coral reefs recover, study finds
Sedimentation and reduced fish populations cause algal overgrowth that threatens coral resilience
Warming and acidification form dual threat to corals
UCLA-led research finds that stress from rising water temperatures reduces their ability to adapt
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Studies show importance of deep-sea elements to microbial marine life in the Santa Barbara Basin
Ocean chemistry of iron, sulfur and nitrogen processes in deep waters off Santa Barbara County are essential to the marine ecosystem
eDNA reveals unique fish communities in Southern California seagrass meadows
Southern California’s seagrass meadows, often mistaken for seaweed, are marine havens for a staggering array of fish. This new UCLA-led study reveals unique fish communities across different seagrass locations, highlighting their vital role in coastal ecosystems.
Sea urchins help tropical coral reefs recover, study finds
Sedimentation and reduced fish populations cause algal overgrowth that threatens coral resilience
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Paul Barber & Zachary Gold in UCLA Newsroom, UCLA scientists help simplify DNA testing for tracking marine species
“eDNA is a really powerful tool for providing insights into the plants and animals inhabiting an ecosystem,” said Paul Barber, a UCLA professor of ecology and evolutionary biology, member of…
Oysters as Catch of the Day? Perhaps not, if ocean acidity keeps rising
UCLA research explores how shell-forming marine species respond to acidification
UCLA research shows how carbon-filled oceans affect a tiny but important organism
Coccolithophores are fundamental to marine ecosystems and the global carbon cycle
