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Antarctica vulnerable to invasive species hitching rides on plastic and organic debris
A new study reveals how ocean biology and marine pollution can end up on Antarctica’s shoreline. Antarctica’s unique ecosystems could…
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Arsenic exposure linked to faster onset of diabetes in south Texas population
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Scientists from UNSW Sydney reveal biases in the field of coral reef research
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