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Scientists feared that climate-driven salinity fluctuations in the Gulf of Mexico would doom Eastern oysters by boosting their predators. However, modelling reveals that while salinity spikes aid predators, low-salt dips suppress their feeding behaviour, effectively cancelling out the threat to the oyster population.
By Commander, Storch, Kyles, Stallings, Kimbro, White
A long-term study in China's Laizhou Bay reveals a stable yet concerning environmental picture. While overall nutrient pollution hasn't worsened since 2015, it follows distinct daily and seasonal rhythms, with southwestern rivers identified as the primary source feeding the bay's persistent state of mild eutrophication.
By Liu X, Song D, Yu X, Liu J, Qiao L, Yang X, Zhang C, Ren H, Yang F, Zhang N.
New early-stage research suggests that traditional festivals in Odisha, India, act as highly effective governance systems for protecting local crops and resources. By functioning as seed exchange networks and quality control hubs, these cultural events could offer a practical blueprint for modern agricultural sustainability.
By Roul, Punia