Millions Of Pounds Of Trash Found On Ocean Beaches
16:47 18-04-2008; source: www.sciencedaily.com
Ocean Conservancy released its annual report on trash in the ocean with new data from the 2007 International Coastal Cleanup the most comprehensive snapshot of the harmful impacts of marine debris. The mission of Ocean Conservancy's International Coastal Cleanup is to engage people to remove trash from the world's beaches and waterways, to identify the sources of debris and to change the behaviors that cause pollution.
Hawaiian Plant, Thought To Be Newcomer, Actually Shaped Ecology Of The Islands From The Beginning
16:47 18-04-2008; source: www.sciencedaily.com
One of Hawaii's most dominant plants, Metrosideros, has been a resident of the islands far longer than previously believed. Metrosideros, commonly called "ohi'a" in the Hawaiian Islands, has puzzled researchers for years. Although previously thought to be a newcomer to the islands, these plants are well integrated into the islands' ecosystems.
Early Exposure To Common Weed Killer Impairs Amphibian Development
16:47 18-04-2008; source: www.sciencedaily.com
Tadpoles exposed to the herbicide atrazine during an often overlooked growth phase named organ morphogenesis develop deformed hearts and impaired kidneys, according to biologists. Atrazine is one of the most widely used weed killers in the United States and is already known to be harmful to amphibians exposed to the chemical in early and late developmental stages. But the Tufts research focuses on a critical third stage.
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