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Coastal management and restoration of our planet's coastlines with a particular focus on California, Louisiana and the Pacific.  Emphasizing wetland restoration, aspects of agriculture in the coastal plain, fisheries, dealing with coastal hazards, and effective governance.
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November 18, 12:36 PM
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Alaska-Based Research Vessel to Support U.S. Antarctic Expedition in 2026

Alaska-Based Research Vessel to Support U.S. Antarctic Expedition in 2026 | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
From maritime-executive.com - November 17, 12:54 AM
 The U.S. research vessel Sikuliaq has begun a long voyage to the Antarctica, achieving a new milestone in its decade-long polar expeditions. Th
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The vessel is owned by the National Science Foundation for a decade-long polar expedition. The vessel left Alaska’s Dutch Harbor on November 14 and is on a 10-day transit to Honolulu.
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November 17, 7:47 PM
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https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/17/business/energy-environment/brazil-hydropower-clean-energy-cop30.html?searchResultPosition=3

From www.nytimes.com - November 17, 7:47 PM
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Hydropower from dams is starting to become less effective now that the world requires more energy to run. Other actions will be required to either enhance these machines or find alternative ways to provide energy for the ever-growing human world.
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November 17, 4:36 PM
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Commission changes signal pro-development shift at coastlines?

Commission changes signal pro-development shift at coastlines? | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
From timesofsandiego.com - November 16, 5:56 PM
Environmentalists have mostly been quiet about the new California Coastal Commission appointments, waiting to see how they vote.
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Valerie P.'s comment, November 17, 7:05 PM
Super relevant topic, especially since we covered in it class recently! :O The change is helpful for people looking for or wanting to build new housing, but as we know, infrastructure near and directly on beaches and coastlines are not only vulnerable to erosion and flooding. but they also harm the beach and erode it in exchange as well. Overall, the change is kind of a huge bummer for the beach ecosystem.
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November 13, 8:19 PM
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North Wildwood sues New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection after it cancels beach replenishment - CBS Philadelphia

North Wildwood sues New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection after it cancels beach replenishment - CBS Philadelphia | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
From www.cbsnews.com - November 13, 5:54 PM
North Wildwood residents are worried after New Jersey officials canceled a beach replenishment project.
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November 13, 6:54 PM
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Does Hurricane Melissa Show It’s Time for a Category 6 Designation?

Does Hurricane Melissa Show It’s Time for a Category 6 Designation? | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
From www.scientificamerican.com - October 29, 4:00 PM
Hurricane Melissa’s powerful winds and drenching rains devastated Jamaica. But is its wrath a sign that we need a new designation for monster storms?
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Hurricane Melissa shows that storms are getting stronger than the current scale can describe, and climate change is pushing them beyond old limits. Some scientists want a Category 6, others say it oversimplifies risk. The clear takeaway is that future storms will be more intense, so planning and design need to account for higher wind and rainfall extremes.
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November 13, 5:14 PM
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Coastal Ocean Areas Are Becoming More Acidic Than Previously Thought - environment coastal & offshore

Coastal Ocean Areas Are Becoming More Acidic Than Previously Thought - environment coastal & offshore | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
From ecomagazine.com - November 13, 3:25 PM
Areas are acidifying more quickly than thought, posing an existential threat to coastal economies around the world.
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November 10, 4:23 PM
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‘Forever chemicals’ are new environmental threat for Florida’s Everglades

‘Forever chemicals’ are new environmental threat for Florida’s Everglades | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
From www.tampabay.com - November 10, 7:00 AM
A dozen different “forever chemicals” linked with cancer and other human health problems have been detected in the Everglades, Florida’s most important freshwater resource, responsible for the drinking water of millions in the state, according to new research. It is the first time PFAS, or perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, have been measured on the Everglades reservation of the Miccosukee Tribe.
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November 10, 2:13 AM
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Microbes that breathe rust could help save Earth’s oceans

Microbes that breathe rust could help save Earth’s oceans | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
From www.sciencedaily.com - November 1, 3:13 AM
Researchers from the University of Vienna discovered MISO bacteria that use iron minerals to oxidize toxic sulfide, creating energy and producing sulfate. This biological process reshapes how scientists understand global sulfur and iron cycles. By outpacing chemical reactions, these microbes could help stop the spread of oceanic dead zones and maintain ecological balance.
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John Maines's comment, November 13, 7:31 PM
this sounds really cool, hopefully more research on this leads to more discovery that may continue to assist the recovery of our oceans
Kailani Franklin's comment, November 17, 12:53 AM
It's great to that solutions are being found to tackling dead zones. I hope this research will be applied to fighting against hypoxia in oceans.
Kailani Franklin's comment, November 17, 12:53 AM
It's great to that solutions are being found to tackling dead zones. I hope this research will be applied to fighting against hypoxia in oceans.
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November 4, 12:23 AM
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Senate votes to overturn Biden-era Arctic protections. Why environmental groups are concerned.

Senate votes to overturn Biden-era Arctic protections. Why environmental groups are concerned. | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
From abcnews.go.com - November 3, 12:42 PM
Environmental groups are slamming Congress' move to overturn a Biden-era rule that limited the amount of land in the Arctic that could be used for oil and gas production.
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October 30, 7:47 PM
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Recycled glass could help fend off coastal erosion

Recycled glass could help fend off coastal erosion | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
From www.sciencenews.org - September 12, 11:00 AM
Sand made from recycled glass can be mixed with sediment to make a medium for plants to grow in. That can help with coastal restoration projects.
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Ethan Primeau's comment, November 1, 1:35 PM
I think that this could be a very useful tool in the future for coastal management
Hayden Fausset's comment, November 3, 2:23 AM
Could this potentially be a coastal access issue. I wouldn't expect the public to like the idea of glass sands mixed in sand. I suppose this is not an issue for a restoration area, but in the future, would the glass be removed? Perhaps weathered down? How long would that take?
John Maines's comment, November 13, 7:32 PM
this sounds cool for coastal erosion, how would that work with ppl at the beach, any danger involved with that?
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October 30, 5:11 PM
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Coastal News Today | CA - US officials want ships to anchor farther from California undersea pipelines, citing 2021 oil spill

Coastal News Today | CA - US officials want ships to anchor farther from California undersea pipelines, citing 2021 oil spill | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
From www.coastalnewstoday.com - October 30, 5:11 PM
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Federal officials on Tuesday recommended increasing the distance from undersea pipelines that vessels are allowed to anchor in Southern California, citing a 2021 oil spill they said was caused by ships whose anchors were dragged across a pipeline after a storm.
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Mia Arzola Hinderliter's comment, October 30, 8:12 PM
I think it would be beneficial for the ships to not go near the pipelines. It is crazy that the company who cause the oil spill tried to shift the blame off of themselves by saying they didn't know the hit the pipeline.
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October 30, 2:33 AM
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Four deaths in Jamaica as Hurricane Melissa crosses Bahamas

Four deaths in Jamaica as Hurricane Melissa crosses Bahamas | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
From www.bbc.com - October 28, 12:58 AM
At least 20 people have died in Haiti in flooding, with the storm now crossing The Bahamas.
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Ashley Lord's comment, October 30, 5:14 PM
This situation is so tragic and heavy and it's such a disturbing thing to understand that these storms are worsening because of big fossil fuel companies.
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October 29, 10:46 AM
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SeaWorld’s Worst Nightmare: New Whale Sanctuary Off Maine Coast Announced - Free Willy!

SeaWorld’s Worst Nightmare: New Whale Sanctuary Off Maine Coast Announced - Free Willy! | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
From www.themainewire.com - October 29, 8:45 AM
The government of Nova Scotia has just cleared the way for North America’s first seaside whale sanctuary. Maine’s friendly neighbor – just 120 miles to the east of Bar Harbor – is giving new meaning to the expression ‘Free Willy.’ The good news is that not only will caged aquarium whales get to see the
Valerie P.'s insight:
The article talks about the creation of a marine sanctuary for whales and orcas, which is awesome to hear. Marine sanctuaries or MPAs are known to be extremely helpful for the species they protect, an example being shark and fish species sanctuaries, and contribute to their conservation and even marine ecotourism (such as with manta rays).
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Valerie P.'s comment, October 31, 2:24 AM
"I’m not sure if this is a good idea, considering SeaWorld has faced ongoing debate over the captivity of large marine mammals. Whales are among the largest creatures on Earth and require vast spaces to thrive. This article doesn’t provide much detail about the size, design, or welfare standards of the new whale sanctuary off the Maine coast. While I’m sure the project has both pros and cons, I still question whether keeping whales in any form of captivity can truly meet their physical and psychological needs" - Yaiza Delgado
Mia Marie Uribe's comment, October 31, 2:44 AM
an in water sanctuary seems like a good idea, at least better than what sea world has done.
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November 18, 1:12 AM
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EPA acts to leave more wetlands out of the scope of Clean Water Act protections

EPA acts to leave more wetlands out of the scope of Clean Water Act protections | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
From www.latimes.com - November 17, 8:06 PM
The Environmental Protection Agency says it is redefining the scope of the nation’s bedrock clean water law to limit the amount of wetlands it covers
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Nicole Kouyoumdjian's comment, November 18, 9:36 PM
How frustrating it must be for everyone that lives in proximity to those un-navigable waters/wetlands that the rues around what is an isn't cared for to change so much within a few years. I imagine that no matter what type of stakeholder you are, this constant uncertainty and the consequences of it are exhausting.
Kailani Franklin's comment, November 20, 2:25 PM
This is concerning considering the fact so many wetlands have already been lost. Wetlands help to filter water and protect against storms. This decision could increase water scarcity and exasperate the fatality of storms.
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November 17, 5:04 PM
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Multiple Southern California Cities break Rainfall Record

From www.sfgate.com - November 17, 5:04 PM
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Huge flash flooding in areas like Death Valley and Palm Springs that typically don't receive so much rain.
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Adam Steinmehl's comment, November 17, 7:48 PM
It's been a wild week of rainfall. Flash flood events in our region and in the nearby deserts have really tested our flood systems to see if they work properly.
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November 17, 3:59 PM
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Marine heat wave caused key part of Florida's coral reef to become "functionally extinct," report says - CBS News

Marine heat wave caused key part of Florida's coral reef to become "functionally extinct," report says - CBS News | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
From www.cbsnews.com - October 23, 2:01 PM
A record 2023 heat wave all but eradicated two species of coral that historically served as the backbone of Florida's reefs, researchers said in a new report.
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Solomon Adams's comment, November 18, 1:12 AM
This is a huge bummer to see:(
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November 13, 7:42 PM
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New unified model and classification system reveal diverse tipping points in coastal zones under climate change and human impacts

New unified model and classification system reveal diverse tipping points in coastal zones under climate change and human impacts | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
From www.eurekalert.org - November 13, 7:41 PM
In a study published in SCIENCE CHINA Earth Sciences, researchers from Nanjing Normal University developed a unified mathematical model and a six-category classification system for coastal tipping points. By integrating land-sea interactions and multi-scale processes, the framework analyzes 91 global cases, highlighting spatial heterogeneity and urging advances in data fusion, modeling, and adaptive management to address irreversible shifts in these vulnerable systems.
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November 13, 6:54 PM
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CRC to consider new N.C. Highway 12 sandbag rules, coastal erosion updates at November meeting

CRC to consider new N.C. Highway 12 sandbag rules, coastal erosion updates at November meeting | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
From islandfreepress.org - November 10, 7:04 AM
With additional reporting from Sam Walker The North Carolina Coastal Resources Commission (CRC) will tackle several high-priority coastal management issues at its November 19–20 meeting in Beaufort, including proposed rule […]
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November 11, 8:14 PM
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Trump administration planning to allow oil and gas drilling off California coast | California | The Guardian

Trump administration planning to allow oil and gas drilling off California coast | California | The Guardian | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
From www.theguardian.com - November 11, 4:10 PM
Plan, which Gavin Newsom, the governor, has said would be ‘dead on arrival’, will allow six lease sales from 2027 to 2030
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William H's comment, November 12, 1:48 PM
We are put between a rock and a hard place. I think it was interesting how the guest speaker expressed that as long as there is an immense demand for oil, it would be preferred to be American "made" in comparison to becoming reliant on foreign entities. However, the article explains the reason for why individuals express reservations in response to historical oil spills and the recorded impacts on everyone. It is a very unfortunate situation that we find ourselves in.
Katheryn Galvez's comment, November 20, 7:13 PM
The Trump administration approved the drilling of oil off the CA coast; six drilling leases will be available from 2027 to 2030. Though it is speculated that oil and cam companies will be more interested in the leases being available in the Gulf of Mexico. This is unsurprising considering that our president had no regard for the environment and actively outspokenly speaks about how he does not care about the effects.
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November 10, 4:07 PM
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https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/climate/cop30-belem-climate-energy-technology-china.html

From www.nytimes.com - November 10, 4:07 PM

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I found this article interesting because it discusses how the world is managing renewable energy. The article explains that fast-developing countries are having no problem shifting to renewable sources, compared to other countries that are not developing economically as fast. This shows how it is difficult to address climate change when some countries face socioeconomic problems compared to others. It explains how China has a large supply of solar panels, wind turbines, and batteries and how they are investing in the trajectory of already growing economies. The article’s bottom line is that while these countries are moving toward renewable energy sources, they still highly depend on fossil fuels. - Yaiza Delgado
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Esteban Roman's comment, November 11, 8:15 PM
I agree it was an interesting read in terms of addressing how difficult climate change is to manage globally.
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November 4, 7:22 PM
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https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/environment/climate-change/article312772367.html

From www.miamiherald.com - November 4, 7:22 PM
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Although Florida does experience king tides, sea level rise, climate change, and thermal expansion will only make the flooding more far reaching for more inland communities. This time it seems only isolated communities were effected, but we should still prepare for more disastrous flooding in the future.
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November 3, 4:33 PM
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From www.msn.com - November 3, 4:33 PM
"A new species of trapdoor spider was discovered in California's coastal sand dunes, showing a new discovery right at the beach doorstep..."
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  The discovery increases our awareness of the species around us that can be critical to ecosystems without never having known their contribution prior to discovery. Although this new spider species is small, it and trapdoor spiders in general are super important part of the food web and soil / sand aeration and under-surface movement. With beaches at risk today by urbanization, erosion, sea- level rise, beach grooming, etc... species like these can also be greatly affected-- which is super important that we know about them in order to protect species at risk.
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Katheryn Galvez's comment, November 17, 4:48 PM
This paper highlights the importance of protecting our coastal dune habitats since these well studied areas show that they house animals that have yet to be discovered. I wonder since this species is newly discovered would it be considered invasive or native. Lastly it is cool how new species are still being discovered. I think this really shows that we do not know everything and there is still so much to learn.
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October 30, 7:45 PM
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Marine wildlife fleeing to poles due to global heating as Australian oceans face ‘uncharted’ future | Climate crisis | The Guardian

Marine wildlife fleeing to poles due to global heating as Australian oceans face ‘uncharted’ future | Climate crisis | The Guardian | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
From www.theguardian.com - October 28, 10:00 AM
From 2040 onwards the average year for marine ecosystems is likely to be more extreme than the worst years experienced up until 2015, researchers say
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Researchers warn that by 2040, Australia’s oceans will face unprecedented levels of heat, oxygen loss, and acidification, pushing marine species to migrate, adapt, or risk collapse.
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Olivia Lucas's comment, October 30, 7:53 PM
Hey Marisol! Thanks for sharing this neat article. I found it interesting how some marine species are already migrating towards the poles more and more, seeking cooler water. I didn’t realize this was happening at such an alarming rate. This article is a strong reminder that climate change is reshaping entire marine systems with implications on marine biodiversity, ecosystems, and human communities as well.
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October 30, 4:37 PM
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Oregon and conservationists ask court to OK dam operation changes to help salmon

Oregon and conservationists ask court to OK dam operation changes to help salmon | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
From katu.com - October 30, 4:37 PM
Conservationists have asked a federal court to approve changes to dam operations on the lower Snake and Columbia Rivers to help restore salmon populations.
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Hopefully this will help restore the salmon population!
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John Burns's comment, October 30, 5:19 PM
This has been an ongoing battle in several areas, hopefully they can get it back on track.
Valerie P.'s comment, November 5, 8:12 PM
The decline of salmon has been a pretty big concern for the species,.. while the building of a dam only causes more environmental interference to other species, perhaps this could help salmon populations get back to stable levels? Once can hope, but time will tell.
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October 29, 7:51 PM
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Antarctic robot ‘Lassie’ uncovers thousands of icefish nests beneath Antarctic ice

Antarctic robot ‘Lassie’ uncovers thousands of icefish nests beneath Antarctic ice | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
From www.sciencedaily.com - October 24, 6:51 PM
Beneath the ice of Antarctica’s Weddell Sea, scientists discovered a vast, organized city of fish nests revealed after the colossal A68 iceberg broke away. Using robotic explorers, they found over a thousand circular nests forming geometric patterns, each guarded by yellowfin noties. The expedition, initially aimed at studying the ice shelf and locating Shackleton’s Endurance, instead unveiled a thriving, structured ecosystem in one of the harshest places on Earth.
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