Global Intelligence Database
Phytoplankton are critical for locking carbon away in the deep ocean through a process known as the biological carbon pump. However, global change is altering how these tiny organisms die, creating uncertainty regarding the ocean's future ability to sequester atmospheric CO2.
By Segovia, Ramírez
New research reveals that physical stress isn't the only thing stopping seagrass from growing in shallow water; stingrays digging for food actively limit the habitat's edge. By excluding these foragers, scientists showed seagrass can survive much higher up the shore than previously thought.
By Valdez, Smith, Brenner, Paxton, Silliman
An extract from the common green seaweed Ulva lactuca has demonstrated significant antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. In an in vivo study, the extract not only neutralised harmful free radicals but also helped restore damaged lung tissue and suppressed key inflammatory markers, highlighting its potential as a natural resource for medicine.
By Alotaibi, El‐Masry, El‐Bouseary, El‐Sheekh, Saleh, Sultan, Alosaimi, El‐Nagar