seafloor sediment (IMAGE)

Texas A&M University

seafloor sediment

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Seafloor sediments that have been burrowed and churned by invertebrate animals, which new research shows play an important role in protecting marine ecosystems.

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Dr. Martin Solan, University of Southampton

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