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Galveston Researchers And The French Government Have A Question: What To Do About Sargassum?
Posted on · The smelly seaweed disrupts tourism, but it may also reveal the effects climate change
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Researcher Says Seaweed Can Provide Snapshot Of Ocean Life
Posted on · Most people squirm when they come across a slimy clump of seaweed on the beach, but one scientist says the plant can teach us a lot about marine life.
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How Galveston Researchers Are Putting Seaweed To Use
Posted on · As summer approaches, more people are heading to Galveston Beach. But the warm weather also means more seaweed is washing up along the shore. Researchers are finding innovative ways to put it to use.
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Why Researchers are Using NASA Satellites to Track Gulf Seaweed
Posted on · Seaweed is on the minds of researchers at Texas A&M University at Galveston, who are partnering with NASA to track seaweed using satellite imagery. The goal: to give beach managers a head start on removing seaweed quickly from the Texas coast. We learn more from Captain Robert Webster, a research assistant at Texas A&M-Galveston.
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Uber and Lyft, Pre-K, HISD closure update, and Seaweed: Houston Matters for Thursday, March 6, 2014
Posted on · Recently, a pair of Houston City Council committees began hearings on the possible entrance of Uber and Lyft, two ride-sharing services that use apps to attract customers, into the city of Houston. Council chambers were packed, mainly with supporters of established taxi and limousine companies. Council members heard a comprehensive study by Administration and Regulatory […]