John Paul Balmonte Recieves 2013-2014 Student Impact Award For the original publication of this article and to see other winners of the 2013 Impact Awards, follow this link. “While analyzing the microbial ecosystem in the Tar River, John Paul developed … Read more

Crabs, supersized by carbon pollution, may upset Chesapeake’s balance The following story was originally published in the Washington Post on April 7th by Darryl Fears.  To see the original publication, follow this link. “It is the dawn of the super crab. … Read more

Maite Ghazaleh Recieves NOAA Hollings Scholarship Maite Ghazaleh, junior undergraduate UNC researcher in the Ries and Castillo Labs, was recently awarded the NOAA Ernest F. Hollings Scholarship to continue her research investigating the impact of ocean acidification on marine organisms. The award … Read more

MASC Alumus Discovers Archaea Eat Protein “Beneath the ocean floor is a desolate place with no oxygen and sunlight. Yet microbes have thrived in this environment for millions of years. (From ScienceDaily) – Scientists have puzzled over how these microbes survive, but … Read more