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2.5 Million Tiny Time Capsules of Ocean Chemistry
Original: 2.5 Million Perfect Little Time Capsules of Ocean Chemistry
NOAA Fisheries is highlighting a collection of 2.5 million tiny specimens described as perfect little time capsules of ocean chemistry. The samples preserve records of past ocean conditions, helping scientists track changes in temperature, salinity and marine ecosystems over time. The agency frames the collection as a valuable resource for understanding long-term ocean change.
Why now: NOAA Fisheries has just publicized this large scientific collection and its value for studying ocean chemistry.
Evidence
- 2.5 Million Perfect Little Time Capsules of Ocean Chemistry · NOAA Fisheries (.gov)
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