Tag: Seawater

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Plastic Contaminants Harm Sea Urchins

Scientists soaked various plastic samples in seawater then removed the plastic and raised sea urchin embryos in the water. The study, led by the University…

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Sharks nearby? A bottle of seawater can hold the answer, study says

Two liters of seawater, or about half a gallon. That’s all that’s needed to detect the presence of sharks in the ocean, according to a…

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Newer PFAS contaminant detected for first time in Arctic seawater

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), found in many household products and food packages, have raised concerns because of their persistence and possible toxicity to people…

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