Blue Bacteria in Bloom

On their own, cyanobacteria are tiny photosynthetic organisms floating in the sea. But when they join forces, linking together into chains and then mats by the millions, they can become a threat. Before long, the …

Seismic “Noise”–Oil Prospecting Data Could Decipher Ocean Mixing

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Three decades ago researchers discovered what are essentially …