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The bacteria in the clam that sank a thousand ships
Shipworms are long, thin mollusks famed (and feared) for their ability to eat wood. They rely on bacterial partners to break the wood down into nutrients they can use. Studying these bacteria could reveal more efficient ways to use the wood and plant waste generated on land, says marine biologist Dan Distel.
Northeastern University collection preserves thousands of ocean species that may go extinct
The Ocean Genome Legacy Center at Northeastern University maintains a collection of marine DNA and tissue samples that is unlike anything else in the world. It has grown to include more than 25,450 DNA samples. And it’s helping scientists expand their knowledge of the ocean and preserve endangered species.
HOW TO BREED A BETTER OYSTER
Humans have been selectively breeding animals for thousands of years: cows that produce more milk, pigs that grow to larger sizes, sheep that have thicker wool. Genetic testing, which has become faster and more accessible, has made this process even easier.
So why not do the same with oysters?
REAL NEWS. FAKE FISH.
An investigation by the New York State attorney general’s office and Northeastern’s Ocean Genome Legacy Center has shown that species are misidentified in more than a quarter of the fish sold at New York grocery stores.
OGL partners with Mission Blue to promote ocean conservation
OGL is excited to announce our new partnership with Mission Blue! Through a worldwide network, Mission Blue works to inspire action, exploration, and the protection of our incredible ocean. Led by world-renowned marine biologist, ocean advocate, and explorer Dr....
OGL in the New York Times
These are difficult times, and I hope that you and your loved ones are healthy and protecting yourselves. During this unprecedented moment in our lives, the news can be hard to read, and so it is great to share a story with a little more uplifting content. One of...