Marine biology

FLORIDA SOUTHERN STUDENT HEADED TO TAIWAN AS PART OF CONTINUED FULBRIGHT PROGRAM SUCCESS

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023

LAKELAND, Fla., May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida Southern College senior Hailee Schalwig '23 has earned a grant from the prestigious U.S. Fulbright Program.

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  • LAKELAND, Fla., May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida Southern College senior Hailee Schalwig '23 has earned a grant from the prestigious U.S. Fulbright Program.
  • Schalwig is the 20thFlorida Southern College student to be selected as a U.S. Fulbright Student, allowing her to spend a year teaching English in Taiwan.
  • "It is a pleasure to see that once again the U.S. Fulbright Program has recognized one of our outstanding students for such an honor," Florida Southern College President Dr. Anne B. Kerr said.
  • "She joins a line of exceptional Florida Southern College students who chose to spend their Fulbright year in Taiwan, including Kylie Torres, Cesar Maldonado, and Grace Sill.

Delta Cooperates with National Museum of Marine Biology and Aquarium to Breed Heat-tolerant Coral, Adopting Technology to Corals Restoration

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Monday, April 17, 2023

TAIPEI, April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Delta Electronics is proactively protecting biodiversity by restoring coral with corporate volunteers assisting researchers from the National Museum of Marine Biology and Aquarium from April 15 to April 16, 2023.

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  • TAIPEI, April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Delta Electronics is proactively protecting biodiversity by restoring coral with corporate volunteers assisting researchers from the National Museum of Marine Biology and Aquarium from April 15 to April 16, 2023.
  • Leveraging its expertise in industrial automation, Delta has developed a customized coral incubator and coral vertical breeding system based on the Delta Plant Factory.
  • Delta is assisting the museum in breeding heat-tolerant coral to cope with increasingly frequent marine heatwaves, fulfilling its "Climate Change" and "Life Below Water" sustainable development goals.
  • Delta's technology, along with microcomputer tomography equipment, will further accelerate the progress of breeding heat-tolerant coral in the lab.

Upwell Cosmetics Brings Revolutionary New Algae-Derived Wax That Can Replace Harmful Petroleum in Cosmetics and Personal Care Products

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Thursday, April 6, 2023

WOODS HOLE, Mass., April 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A wax that is derived from a commonly grown marine microalga could be the next big thing in cosmetics and personal care products, thanks to a recent license agreement between the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), Western Washington University (WWU)—which jointly own the patents—and Upwell Cosmetics, a start-up materials company founded in Woods Hole, Mass.

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  • "We believe this groundbreaking, microalgal wax has great potential to replace petroleum and animal-based wax in personal care products.
  • Consumers preferred the lipstick formulated with the algae wax over the controls made with beeswax, plant wax, and petroleum wax.
  • Zakon said "my biggest goal is that 10 years from now everyone will know what this wax is and that petroleum wax won't be used for personal care products anymore."
  • Upwell Cosmetics is excited to commercialize this new ingredient and bring it to brands big and small.

MITCHELL KENNEDY TO LEAD THE JACKSON LABORATORY'S JAX® MICE, CLINICAL AND RESEARCH SERVICES BUSINESS

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023

Approximately 2,400 organizations in 68 countries rely on over 13,000 strains of genetically-specialized JAX® Mice and research services in a wide range of therapeutic areas.

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  • Approximately 2,400 organizations in 68 countries rely on over 13,000 strains of genetically-specialized JAX® Mice and research services in a wide range of therapeutic areas.
  • In addition, JAX provides a variety of services to the research community including preclinical in-vivo pharmacology services, mouse model generation (e.g., genetic engineering), custom breeding services, assisted reproductive technologies (e.g., cryopreservation and IVF services), and cancer genomic testing services.
  • In this position, Kennedy will drive product development, business development, business unit management, marketing, field representation, and customer support for JMCRS, as well as lead all JMCRS operational groups.
  • "The Jackson Laboratory's scientific and academic reputation precedes itself, and I have admired the organization throughout my entire career," said Kennedy.

PLASTIC THREATENS HUMAN AND PLANETARY HEALTH

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Toxic chemicals that are added to plastic and routinely detected in people are known to increase the risk of miscarriage, obesity, cardiovascular disease, cancers.

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  • Toxic chemicals that are added to plastic and routinely detected in people are known to increase the risk of miscarriage, obesity, cardiovascular disease, cancers.
  • Plastic waste is ubiquitous in  the ocean, on which we depend for oxygen, food and livelihoods, contaminating the water, the sea floor, entering the marine food chain.
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    The Commission concludes that current plastic production, use, and disposal patterns are not sustainable and are responsible for significant harm to human health, the environment, and the economy.
  • "Very few details about the identity, chemical makeup, potential toxicity of plastic chemicals are disclosed by plastic producers.

PLASTIC THREATENS HUMAN AND PLANETARY HEALTH

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Toxic chemicals that are added to plastic and routinely detected in people are known to increase the risk of miscarriage, obesity, cardiovascular disease, cancers.

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  • Toxic chemicals that are added to plastic and routinely detected in people are known to increase the risk of miscarriage, obesity, cardiovascular disease, cancers.
  • Plastic waste is ubiquitous in  the ocean, on which we depend for oxygen, food and livelihoods, contaminating the water, the sea floor, entering the marine food chain.
  • To view the Multimedia News Release, please click:
    The Commission concludes that current plastic production, use, and disposal patterns are not sustainable and are responsible for significant harm to human health, the environment, and the economy.
  • "Very few details about the identity, chemical makeup, potential toxicity of plastic chemicals are disclosed by plastic producers.

Aquarium of the Pacific Announces 2023 African American Scholars

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Saturday, February 25, 2023

The Aquarium of the Pacific is announcing its 2023 cohort of African American Scholars.

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  • The Aquarium of the Pacific is announcing its 2023 cohort of African American Scholars.
  • The 2023 scholars include five undergraduate students, two masters students, and three PhD students.
  • The African American Scholar Program provides a financial award of $10,000 to support each recipient’s studies and exploration of fields related to the work of the Aquarium.
  • This year’s cohort, along with program alumni, are invited to participate in the annual African American Scholar Symposium in November.

American Vision Partners Welcomes Dr. Shaun Brierly as new Chief Medical Officer

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023

PHOENIX, Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- American Vision Partners ("AVP"), one of the largest and fastest-growing eye care management organizations in the nation, announced the hire of Dr. Shaun Brierly, M.D. as their new Chief Medical Officer.

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  • American Vision Partners ("AVP"), one of the largest and fastest-growing eye care management organizations in the nation, announced the hire of Dr. Shaun Brierly, M.D.
  • PHOENIX, Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- American Vision Partners ("AVP"), one of the largest and fastest-growing eye care management organizations in the nation, announced the hire of Dr. Shaun Brierly, M.D.
  • Dr. Brierly also comes to American Vision Partners with more than two decades of experience developing his clinical and leadership skills across diverse environments.
  • "We are extremely fortunate to have a clinical leader of Dr. Brierly's caliber," said Shane Armstrong, CEO of American Vision Partners.

Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru Launches Teen Trainee Marine Biologist Program

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Wednesday, December 21, 2022

LANDAA GIRAAVARU, Maldives, Dec. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The fight for a healthier ocean is real and not to be taken lightly. Continuing more than 15 years of dedication to its UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve home, Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru has launched a new series of Trainee Marine Biologist modules to offer young adults a deep dive into pioneering marine research in one of the world's most abundant oceanic territories.

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  • LANDAA GIRAAVARU, Maldives, Dec. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The fight for a healthier ocean is real and not to be taken lightly.
  • Each module combines practical activities with comprehensive take-home texts for a deep dive into what it takes to be a Coral Biologist, Dolphin Biologist, Turtle Biologist, Aquarist, Plankton Biologist, or Manta Biologist.
  • The Trainee Marine Biologist modules are the latest innovation in 15 years of marine research and education at Four Seasons Resort Landaa Giraavaru.
  • To be part of the conservation story at Landaa Giraavaru and become a Trainee Marine Biologist, contact [email protected] or call the Central Reservations department at tel: (960) 66 00 888.

The Worldwide Flow Cytometry Industry is Expected to Reach $10.4 Billion by 2031 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, December 12, 2022

The flow cytometry market was valued at $4,695.8 million in 2021, and is projected to reach $10,421.6 million by 2031, registering a CAGR of 8.3% from 2022 to 2031.

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  • The flow cytometry market was valued at $4,695.8 million in 2021, and is projected to reach $10,421.6 million by 2031, registering a CAGR of 8.3% from 2022 to 2031.
  • Flow cytometry technology is widely used in various fields of academic and clinical research, and diagnosis of diseases such as cancer, HIV, and hematological malignancies.
  • Major factors that drive growth of the flow cytometry market include technological advancements and high adoption in various research and diagnostic applications.
  • On the basis of technology, the market is segmented into cell-based flow cytometry and bead-based flow cytometry.