Blue-banded sea snakes (Hydrophis cyanocinctus) are aquatic reptiles that can reach up to around 5 feet or 1.5 meters in length. Endemic to the tropical waters near the coasts and coral reefs of Southeast Asia, they are known for their paddle-like tails and for preying on small crustaceans and fish.

According to lead researcher Alessandro Palci, a biologist at Flinders University, blue-banded sea snakes can actually breathe underwater for a limited time by using a network ...

Chemical overload: The hidden assault on our inner ecosystem

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December 16, 2025 -

In a finding that underscores the profound connection between our environment and our health, scientists from the University of Cambridge have identified a startling array of 168 human-made chemicals that are toxic to the beneficial bacteria living in the human gut. Published in December 2025 in the journal Nature Microbiology, the large-scale laboratory screening reveals that many common pesticides, plasticizers and flame retardants—substances we encounter ...

Lasting gift from the dinosaurs: They fertilized our ecosystem

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August 23, 2018 -

With over a decade of experience in studying large animals and their impact on the planet's fertility, Doughty decided to concentrate his efforts on dinosaurs. Specifically, to determine their role on the environment.

As he explained to ScienceDaily.com: “Theory suggests that large animals are disproportionately important to the spread of fertility across the planet. What better way to test this than to compare fertility in the world during the Cretaceous period — where ...

Oysters found to help restore balance to aquatic ecosystems by removing pollution

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November 08, 2017 -

In the study, the scientists explored the capability of microbiomes (community of microscopic organisms) living inside and on the oysters for denitrification.

According to lead author Ann Arfken, a VIMS Associate Professor, “Most studies addressing denitrification associated with oysters have focused on sediments in and around oyster reefs.”

Thanks to the results of the study, the researchers believe it is possible to reduce nutrient levels in coastal waters ...

Zano project unveils privacy-focused crypto ecosystem for decentralized transactions

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February 11, 2025 -

In a recent interview on Decentralized.TV, Mike Adams welcomed Andre and Pavel from the Zano Project, a leading privacy-centric cryptocurrency initiative. The interview delved into the evolution of Zano from a privacy coin to a full-fledged privacy ecosystem, offering a secure and confidential alternative to transparent blockchains like Bitcoin.Transition from privacy coin to ecosystem

When Zano was first introduced, it primarily focused on being ...

BP oil spill killed off beach microbes, damaging entire ecosystem

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December 01, 2015 - BP oil spill killed off beach microbes, damaging entire ecosystem

Tuesday, December 01, 2015 by: David Gutierrez, staff writerTags: BP oil, Deepwater Horizon, oil spill

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Toxic chemicals are affecting aquatic ecosystems even at surprisingly low concentrations, study finds

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November 15, 2018 - aquatic ecosystems," study co-author Professor Alex Ford told Science Daily online.

"These findings underline the importance of understanding and knowing the impact of complex mixtures of pollutants are having. One of the great conundrums for environmental toxicologists is how can we possibly determine or predict the effects of every combination of chemicals when there are simply thousands released into the environment, many of which have had quite limited toxicity ...

Time to get in a pool! Aquatic exercise relieves pain in arthritic patients

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September 26, 2018 -

Over 30 million people in the U.S. have osteoarthritis, making it the most common form of arthritis for adults. The condition – also known as degenerative joint disease or "wear and tear" arthritis – occurs when the cartilage and bones within a joint start breaking down. Osteoarthritis commonly occurs in the hands, hips, and knees, where it develops slowly and gets worse over time. People with osteoarthritis experience pain, swelling, and stiffness in the affected joints – ...

Hudson River flooded with micropollutants including insect repellant, pharmaceuticals harmful to aquatic life

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July 25, 2016 - Hudson River flooded with micropollutants including insect repellant, pharmaceuticals harmful to aquatic life

Monday, July 25, 2016 by: Ethan A. Huff, staff writerTags: Hudson River, micropollutants, pollution

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$18 billion COVID vaccine gold rush threatens horseshoe crabs, ocean ecosystem

https://www.naturalnews.com/2020-11-16-covid-vaccine-threatens-horseshoe-crabs-ocean-ecosystem.html

November 16, 2020 -

(Article by Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. republished from ChildrensHealthDefense.org)

The $18 billion gold rush for liability free COVID vaccines now threatens that ancient Atlantic coast ritual. COVID vaccine makers plot to harvest tens of thousands of these primitive and beloved sea creatures. The horseshoe crab’s blue blood is the only known natural source of limulus amebocyte lysate, a substance that detects and eliminates a potentially deadly vaccine contaminant called endotoxin....

One-fifth of the world’s countries at risk of ecosystem collapse

https://www.naturalnews.com/2020-10-21-fifth-of-world-countries-risk-ecosystem-collapse.html

October 21, 2020 -

According to the report, more than half of the world’s GDP – $42 trillion – depends on high-functioning biodiversity. However, the risk of tipping points is growing, and natural resources such as food, clean water and air have already been damaged by human activity.

“A staggering fifth of countries globally are at risk of their ecosystems collapsing due to a decline in biodiversity and related beneficial services,” said the company, one of the world’s biggest reinsurers, ...

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