Molecular Probes Link Sea Lion Deaths to Toxic Algal Bloom

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Title:

Molecular Probes Link Sea Lion Deaths to Toxic Algal Bloom

Url:

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2000/01/000107083206.htm

Creator:

Meyer, Debbie

Publisher:

Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute

Description: This historical news release (2000) from the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) describes how molecular probes were used to identify toxic diatoms, allowing researchers to link a bloom of these algae to the deaths of more than 400 California sea lions in Monterey Bay during May and June 1998. Dr. Christopher Scholin, a molecular biologist at MBARI, and colleagues reported their research results in the 6 January 2000 issue of the journal Nature.

LC Classification:

Agriculture -- Animal culture -- Zoo animals. Captive wild animals -- By animal, A-Z -- Sea lions
Science -- Botany -- Cryptogams -- Algae. Algology -- Special topics, A-Z -- Blooms
Science -- Botany -- Cryptogams -- Algae. Algology -- Special topics, A-Z -- Toxic algae
Science -- Physiology -- Animal biochemistry -- Technique. Analytical biochemistry -- Special methods, A-Z -- Molecular probes

GEM Subject:

Science -- Biology
Science -- Oceanography

Key Concept:

Oceanography -- Ecosystem dynamics
Agriculture -- Animal science

Resource Type:

Reference Material

Format:

Document -- HTML

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Language:

English

Rights:

Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute

Access Rights:

Free access

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