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Scientists discover new biomarker for low levels of domoic acid  Posted: May 2, 2012 NWFSC scientists and their colleagues discovered a new way to detect chronic, low-level exposure to a pervasive seafood toxin in marine animals. This study paves the way for creating a diagnostic test to the measure effects of such exposure in wildlife and, potentially, people who eat seafood. more... Science and stewardship  Posted: April 24, 2012 For this year's Earth Day, NWFSC staff set their sights on the open ocean, Puget Sound, as well as their own backyard. Through their efforts to promote science and stewardship, students adopted one of NOAA's global ocean buoys, citizen scientists learned techniques to monitor Puget Sound's harmful algal blooms, and staff revved up recycling activities at the Montlake Laboratory. more... Newport's Marine Science Day  Posted: April 23, 2012 On April 14, NWFSC staff joined colleagues and over 3,750 visitors at the first annual Marine Science Day at the Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport, Oregon. Read more about the event and see a video... Photo credit: Katie Campbell, Earthfix Undamming the Elwha  Posted: April 18, 2012 Watch KCTS 9 tonight at 7pm for a documentary, "Undamming the Elwha", about the historic removal of two dams from the Elwha River. George Pess and others will share how the project will impact people, salmon and the environment for years to come. more... For more articles go to Page 2

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