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   'Swarms' Of Robotic Ocean Explorers Being Developed

   Tue, 10 Nov 2009

   …explorers. Collectively, the entire "swarm" of AUEs will track ocean currents that organisms at a small-scale, such as tiny abalone larvae, for example, experience in the ocean. "AUEs will give us information to figure out how small organisms survive …

2. Studies Show Marine Reserves Can Be An Effective Tool For Managing Fisheries

   Mon, 9 Nov 2009

   …people are increasingly asking for control over their resources. Various fishing communities in Mexico, including lobster and abalone fishermen in Baja California, have moved forward with the establishment of their own marine reserves and government-backed …

3. Nanotechnology Could Increase Longevity Of Dental Fillings

   Wed, 1 Jul 2009

   …the demineralized gaps between collagen fibers.His idea came from examining how crystals form in nature. "Eggshells and abalone [sea snail] shells are very strong and intriguing," Dr. Tay says. "We're trying to mimic nature, and we're learning …