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20,000 Microbes Under the Sea
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Abstract: This website contains the introduction to a Discover Magazine article about bacteria found living under the floor of the Black Sea. The sea floor core, taken in 2001, contained a cubic meter of bacteria. The full article is available to Discover Magazine Subscribers or may be purchased online.
A Moment of Silence: The Magnificent Pompeii Worm
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Abstract: This two-minute radio program from Indiana University discusses the magnificent Pompeii worm. The Pompeii worm resides in tubes near hydrothermal vents along the seafloor. While in the tube, the worm's tail end might be immersed in temperatures as hot as 178 degrees Fahrenheit, while its head rests in ... More »
A Mysterious Disease Is Infecting Northeast Clam Beds
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Abstract: This Oceanus article examines Quahog Parasite Unknown, a mysterious new threat to the shellfish aquaculture business. Code-named QPX, the parasite is an obscure, single-celled relative of slime mold that has both animal and fungal characteristics. QPX secretes a thick layer of mucus to ward off the clam's ... More »
A peroxidase related to the mammalian antimicrobial protein myeloperoxidase in the Euprymna-Vibrio mutualism
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Abstract: This Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences scholarly article provides evidence for the enhanced production of an enzyme in the symbiotic organ of the squid Euprymna scolopes, which harbors a culture of the luminous bacterium Vibrio fischeri. Data presented suggest that related biochemical mechanisms ... More »
Aboard Alvin
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Abstract: This Gulf of Maine educational website takes students aboard the submersible Alvin. It includes informational pages such as a project overview, as well as pages about Alvin, hydrothermal vents, and the researchers involved in the project. Classroom activities explore nautical and mythical names, such ... More »
Acidophiles of saline water at thermal vents of Vulcano, Italy
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Abstract: This scientific paper describes the microbial community composition of samples collected from acidic hydrothermal vents on the Aeolian Island of Vulcano (Italy). The authors review the environmental conditions of the sampling sites and the molecular and microbial strain isolating procedures used to characterize ... More »
Algae Experiments
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Abstract: This two-part lesson offers students the opportunity to view two types of algae (freshwater and Great Salt Lake species) and assess the survival of each when placed in altered habitats. Students will make observations and record their observations on a recording sheet where they will describe what they ... More »
AlgaeBase
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Abstract: AlgaeBase is a comprehensive taxonomic database of information on algae that includes terrestrial, marine and freshwater organisms. Users may consult this resource to check taxonomies or nomenclature, obtain information pertaining to geographic distributions, and view or download images. The database ... More »
Algal Bloom
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Abstract: This Wikipedia online encyclopedia article provides general information about algal blooms, red tide, black sea, and water treatment. It features hyperlinks for definitions of scientific terminology within the article as well as color photographs of red tide and other harmful algal blooms (HABs). The ... More »
All that Glitters...
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Abstract: This Ocean Explorer lesson plan (PDF) explores the questions: What colors, if any, are visible down in the deep sea? What is bioluminescence? Students will learn about white light (visible light), the quantity and quality of light as related to ocean depth, the difference in water penetration between ... More »
An Exclusive Contract: Specificity in the Vibrio fischeri-Euprymna scolopes Partnership
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Abstract: This Journal of Bacteriology mini-review explores specificity in the Vibrio fischeri-Euprymna scolopes partnership. Euprymna scolopes hosts a symbiotic colony of the bioluminescent bacterium Vibrio fischeri as a sophisticated anti-predation measure. During its nocturnal feeding period, the squid emits ... More »
Anatomy of a Pseudo-nitzschia bloom on the Central Washington Coast
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Abstract: This online slide presentation discusses a Pseudo-nitzschia bloom on the Central Washington Coast in 1998. It offers general information about the bloom and focuses on domoic acid in Razor clams. It examines Pseudo-nitzschia presence related to toxin in seawater, Razor clam toxicity, wind direction and ... More »
Anatoxins
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Abstract: This ARNAT (Australian Research Network for Algal Toxins) web page describes anatoxins, neurotoxic alkaloids that are produced by some species of cyanobacteria and can cause rapid death in mammals by respiratory arrest. This page discusses anatoxin production and poisoning, as well as a brief summary ... More »
Animals Between the Sand Grains - Meiofauna
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Abstract: In this lab activity, students will observe the minute animals that live between sand grains. The activity includes a list of materials, procedures, and discussion question. It is supplemented with reference images and a list of species and their phyla, including Gastrotrichicha, Crustacea/Ostracoda, ... More »
Annual Records of Toxic phytoplankton and PSP toxins in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, Quebec.
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Abstract: This website provides access to annual records of the abundance of phytoplankton species and physical-chemical parameters of seawater at monitoring stations in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, Quebec, Canada. Users may choose a particular station and the year to view the data (which are presented in MS-Excel ... More »
Aquatic Plant The Silent Destroyer
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Abstract: This activity packet contains a news article about harmful algal blooms (HABs) and follow-up reading questions related to material contained in the article. It also contains activity cards for students to learn about what contributes to HAB outbreaks. Instructions and further activity ideas are also ... More »
Aquatic Toxins: Blue-Green Algae (Cyanobacteria)
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Abstract: This Florida Department of Health web site is part of the Aquatic Toxins Program to protect Florida's citizens and visitors from exposure and illness from Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs). The site summarizes health concerns associated with Cyanobacteria blooms, as well as their threat to water quality, ecosystem ... More »
ARNAT: Australian Research Network for Algal Toxins
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Abstract: This website features ARNAT, a research network hosted by the Australian Institute for Marine Sciences (AIMS) aimed at heightening communication among researchers studying toxic algae found in Australian waters. These toxic algae are found in both marine and freshwater environments and adversely affect ... More »
Australians Sweep up Black Smoker Chimney
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Abstract: This brief web article features an Australian research team who dredged up a black smoker from the deep waters of the Bismark Sea. The article recounts the team's expedition and discusses the team's research aims, including the identification of particular black smoker dwelling microbes that can be used ... More »
Bacteria at Hydrothermal Vents
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Abstract: This website provides information on thermophiles living in deep-sea vents, including their importance in biotechnology and extraterrestrial life research. The site also contains images of thermophiles at varying scales and a link to the "Hot Topics" main page including numerous links to further information ... More »
