All articles tagged with #species adaptation
Originally Published 2 days ago — by The Daily Galaxy
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch, once seen solely as pollution, is now hosting diverse marine communities, including species typically found near coastlines, which are reproducing and thriving on plastic debris, transforming it into a new habitat in the open ocean.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Phys.org
Rutgers scientists have discovered a thriving and growing population of surf clams off the coast of Virginia, reversing a die-off that began over two decades ago. The clams, which had disappeared due to warming waters, are now flourishing, possibly due to improved environmental conditions or adaptation. The study, published in Estuaries and Coasts, found healthy-size surf clams of different ages living just under the ocean bottom surface, indicating a healthy, expanding population. The research also revealed the presence of a smaller subspecies of surf clams favoring warmer climates, suggesting possible adaptation to changing environments.