Highlights
Uncovering microplastic dynamics and patterns in coastal habitats
September 09, 2024Marine ecologists from the National University of Singapore (NUS) have discovered that microplastic pollution is not significantly higher in seagrass…
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Interactions between corals and macroalgae on Singapore’s urban reefs
November 18, 2021NUS marine ecologists studied the dynamics of interactions between corals and macroalgae (seaweeds) on Singapore’s urban reefs and investigated the…
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Skaters of the high seas
September 06, 2021NUS researchers have found that the population histories of three ocean skater species are closely associated with past climatic conditions….
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Coral host responses to heat and sediment stress
July 26, 2019NUS marine ecologists have discovered changes in the gene expression of corals subjected to short-term heat and sediment stress which…
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Singapore corals likely to survive projected rise in sea levels
July 01, 2019NUS marine biologists have found that corals living in Singapore’s sediment-stressed reefs are affected by light availability, but are likely…
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Gold nanoparticle clusters for simultaneous photo-thermal imaging and therapy
June 18, 2019NUS chemists have found that gold nanoparticle clusters can be used in photo-thermal therapy for imaging and treatment of human…
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DNA barcoding for marine conservation
November 26, 201826 Nov 2018. NUS marine biologists have shown that deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) barcoding can be used for identification of shark…
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Why corals do not always pass on symbionts to their offspring
December 14, 201714 Dec 2017. NUS ecologist has discovered why, paradoxically, corals do not always receive symbiotic algae from their parents even…
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Boosting our marine sustainability efforts
November 28, 201628 Nov 2016. NUS marine researchers are boosting local marine research and sustainability efforts to cope with emerging challenges brought…
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