Seashell loss due to tourism may have global impact
Tourism may be damaging the very destinations treasured by visitors. Global tourism has increased fourfold over the last 30 years,…
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Crustaceans vulnerable as coral reefs decline
Nearly 150 million years ago, many ancient crustaceans went extinct following a massive collapse of reefs across the planet, and…
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Record diversity of ancient crustaceans may provide clues for fate of today’s reef crabs
A University of Florida scientist has discovered a record biodiversity hotspot in Spain for 100-million-year-old crustaceans with possible implications for…
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New test adds to scientists’ understanding of Earth’s history, resources
A new study co-authored by a Florida Museum researcher provides the first direct chronological test of sequence stratigraphy, a powerful…
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Oceanic land crab extinction linked to colonization of Hawaii
University of Florida researchers have described a new species of land crab that documents the first crab extinction during the…
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Ancient sea stars pose challenge for paleontologists
Imagine trying to piece together a picture of marine species living 40 million years ago based on the flimsiest of…
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Guantanamo Bay fossils fill research void
When most people hear the words Guantanamo Bay, they immediately think of the infamous prison built there in 2001. But…
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Phantom fossils: ancient impressions of marine organisms
Tourists who comb Florida’s sandy beaches for exotic shells are probably unaware that they’re also picking through bits of geologic…
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