Long-term study shows oysters developing disease resistance
|
|
A unique, 50-year dataset collected by researchers at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science shows that Chesapeake Bay oysters are developing resistance to the pair of diseases—MSX and Dermo—that have helped push populations of these iconic shellfish to one percent of historical levels.
|
|
Read more...
|
NOAA seeks public comments on scientific integrity policy
|
|
WASHINGTON, DC - June 16, 2011 - NOAA’s draft scientific integrity policy is available for public review and comment until Aug. 15, 2011. The policy incorporates the principles of scientific integrity contained in guidance from the White House, and addresses how NOAA ensures quality science in its practices and policies and promotes a culture of transparency, integrity and ethical behavior.
|
|
Read more...
|
Scientists Predict Record Gulf of Mexico “Dead Zone” Due to Mississippi Flooding
|
|
The effects of this spring's extreme flooding of the Mississippi River have been – pardon the pun – spilling over into every possible corner of the area's residential, commercial, and agricultural life over the last two months. And it looks like the environment hasn't escaped either: researchers from the University of Michigan predict that the largest Gulf of Mexico “dead zone” on record will result from the flooding.
|
|
Read more...
|
Oceana Launches Ocean Expedition in Monterey Bay
|
|
June 13, 2011 - Today Oceana launches the first of a three-part scientific expedition exploring Important Ecological Areas (IEAs) in the ocean with a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) and high definition video camera. The West Coast expedition commences in Monterey Bay this week, followed by a week off the southern Oregon coast and a week in the Olympic Coast off Washington state.
|
|
Read more...
|
Meet fisheries scientist Cate O'Keefe
|
|
Cate O'Keefe, a graduate student in fisheries science, has partnered with New England sea scallop fishermen for a research project aimed at reducing unintended catch of yellowtail flounder.
|
|
Read more...
|
News 
