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|Factoid Text="With some 10,000 to 20,000 different species in the world’s oceans, the diversity of phytoplankton (phyto from the Greek for plant) species is extremely rich. These phytoplankton form a key element of ocean ecosystems and life on this planet, producing more oxygen than all the world’s rainforests combined. They also serve as the fundamental basis of the marine food chain." - Excerpt from [https://www.ethz.ch/en/news-and-events/eth-news/news/2019/05/mapping-the-global-distribution-of-phytoplankton.html ETH Zurich]
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|Factoid Text=If you plan to hit the coast this weekend, please remember to beach safely by checking the [http://www.beachapedia.org/Beach_Water_Quality_Monitoring_Programs_in_Coastal_States status of your local water quality] and using sun protection, including [https://www.surfrider.org/coastal-blog/entry/your-guide-to-reef-friendly-sunscreens a reef friendly sunscreen].
 
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Latest revision as of 17:43, 22 May 2019


Happy Memorial Day Weekend!

If you plan to hit the coast this weekend, please remember to beach safely by checking the status of your local water quality and using sun protection, including a reef friendly sunscreen.

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