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Colleen Hansel

Ecological Chemistry of Ocean Health

Colleen Hansel's lab investigates interactions between organisms and geochemistry across diverse life forms, elements, and environments, from coral reefs and deep-sea ecosystems to extraterrestrial analogs.

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4 potential solutions for corals in crisis

innovative solutions to rebuild reefs and improve coral resiliency

A DISCO in the ocean

New device measures superoxide which may be linked to coral bleaching

Could a multivitamin help save coral reefs? Preliminary data says yes

Lab tests suggest nutrient-rich tiles may boost coral resilience to heat stress

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