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Scientists fathom niches of ocean microbes

Marine bacteria in the wild organize into professions or lifestyle groups that partition many resources, rather than competing for them, according to MIT research that could change the way scientists approach the classification of microbes. May 22, 2008

Happy anniversary, Prochlorococcus

A sea-dwelling microbe of global importance discovered only 20 years ago by researchers, including one at MIT, is the focus of a two-day "party" of sorts May 30-31 at MIT. May 21, 2008

How strong is a hurricane? Just listen

Knowing how powerful a hurricane will be can help to save lives. Airplanes currently provide this crucial data by flying into the storm, gathering wind speed informaion. Some MIT researchers now think there's a better way: using sound. April 9, 2008

Team probes mysteries of oceanic bacteria

Microbes living in the oceans play a critical role in regulating Earth's environment, but very little is known about their activities and how they work together to help control natural cycles of water, carbon and energy. March 3, 2008

Oceanic effect of river plants reported

Aquatic plants in rivers and streams may play a major role in the health of large areas of ocean coastal waters, according to recent MIT research that could have inform efforts to damp storm surge and lower nutrient levels. January 31, 2008

Cask from the past

For the first time, researchers have identified DNA from inside ceramic containers in an ancient shipwreck on the seafloor, making it possible to determine what the ship's cargo was even though there was no visible trace of it. October 29, 2007

Nominations open for Doherty Professorship

Nominations are now open for the Doherty Professorship in Ocean Utilization. All nontenured MIT faculty members from any department are eligible. October 24, 2007

MIT Museum show celebrates ocean engineer Jerry Milgram

As MIT ocean engineer Jerry Milgram, legendary professor and "sea-going Sherlock Holmes," prepares to retire after more than four decades on the MIT faculty, his career is the focus of a new exhibition in the MIT Museum's Compton Gallery. September 19, 2007

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