Mighty marine fungi degrade plastic by eating it, and can be conditioned to do it faster
Plastic is the most prevalent marine pollutant, and plastic surfaces are the fastest growing habitat in the ocean.
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The Most Impressive Pyramids to Visit in Mexico
Mexico’s National Institute of Anthropology and History reports that, in late July 2024, a pyramid on the Ihuatzio archaeological site in the state of Michoacán collapsed due to heavy rains preceded ...
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These creatures eat, excrete, and transform microplastics into a much bigger threat
A study led by Tel Aviv University has revealed alarming insights into how microplastic particles are transformed within marine ecosystems, posing new challenges to the health of the ocean’s food web.
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Prehistoric ocean monsters would have eaten killer whales as snacks
Their presence at an unexpectedly high level in the food chain ... Modern marine systems reach a natural limit around the sixth trophic (or feeding) level, where species like orcas hover at the ...