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From the Field: Exploring Undersea Forests
SERC marine biologists dove into California's underwater kelp forests in search of non-native species. Discover how in this first-hand account of a science expedition beneath the surface.
Dead Zones Heat Up with Climate Change
Dead zones can swell in warmer waters. And at least 94 percent of the world's dead zones are expected to get hotter under climate change, SERC and STRI scientists discovered in a new report.
(Image: Chuck Gallegos, Aerial Support from LightHawk)
"The Dream Has Been Fulfilled"
The complete Mathias Lab officially opened Sept 19. Designed to be the Smithsonian's first LEED-Platinum building, it brings SERC and the Smithsonian into a new era of sustainability.
(Image: Larry Glenn/SERC)
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