October 2023 – envirobites

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Algae In A Rotten Mood

October 14, 2023October 14, 2023 Cypress Novick 0 Comments bioremediation, decomposition, fungi, Harmful Algal Blooms, marine remediation, toxic chemicals

Harmful Algal Blooms are an increasingly frequent phenomenon, but may be mitigated with help from a surprising source.

Ecosystems Environmental Science

The Fight for Fish Food: Invasive Armored Catfish vs. Native Fishes

October 9, 2023October 9, 2023 Julia Bebout 0 Comments community ecology, fish, invasive species, isotope analysis

Aquariums are beloved by many. Enthusiasts enjoy nurturing and viewing aquariums full of beautiful and unique fish from around the world. However, the aquarium trade contributes to lots of introductions of fish to ecosystems in which they are non-native. What does this mean for these ecosystems?