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Michal Kowalewski

shellfish species collection

Climate Change

Humans altering Adriatic ecosystems more than nature

February 13, 2015

The ecosystems of the Adriatic Sea have weathered natural climate shifts for 125,000 years, but humans could be rapidly altering…Read More

Donax trueloides shells

Life on Earth

Seashell loss due to tourism may have global impact

January 16, 2014

Tourism may be damaging the very destinations treasured by visitors. Global tourism has increased fourfold over the last 30 years,…Read More

Klompmaker examining fossil under microscope

Life on Earth

Crustaceans vulnerable as coral reefs decline

October 9, 2013

Nearly 150 million years ago, many ancient crustaceans went extinct following a massive collapse of reefs across the planet, and…Read More

An assortment of small shells arranged on a tray

Life on Earth

New test adds to scientists’ understanding of Earth’s history, resources

December 5, 2012

A new study co-authored by a Florida Museum researcher provides the first direct chronological test of sequence stratigraphy, a powerful…Read More

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