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  • Studying Bioluminescent Blooms in the Arabian Sea

    Studying Bioluminescent Blooms in the Arabian Sea

    A plankton-like species is attacking the base of the food chain in the Arabian sea, disrupting water quality and killing fish. Researchers at the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory are learning how to fight back.

  • Bioluminescence

    Bioluminescence

    Out in the ocean, where strange things are growing (Jellies and fishes and creepies unknown) You might be surprised how many are GLOWING, With Halloween faces that chill to the bone. …

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  • Studying Bioluminescent Blooms in the Arabian Sea

    Studying Bioluminescent Blooms in the Arabian Sea

    A plankton-like species is attacking the base of the food chain in the Arabian sea, disrupting water quality and killing fish. Researchers at the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory are learning how to fight back.

  • Bioluminescence

    Bioluminescence

    Out in the ocean, where strange things are growing (Jellies and fishes and creepies unknown) You might be surprised how many are GLOWING, With Halloween faces that chill to the bone. …