GLIN==> FW: News from the Aquatic Sciences Center

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The latest issue of the Aquatic Sciences Chronicle is now online:

www.aqua.wisc.edu/chronicle<http://www.aqua.wisc.edu/chronicle>

The Chronicle delivers the latest news from the Aquatic Sciences Center, the administrative home of the Sea Grant<http://www.seagrant.wisc.edu/> and Water Resources<http://www.wri.wisc.edu/> institutes at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

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Stream Sediments Serve Important Role in Ecological Balance <http://www.aqua.wisc.edu/chronicle/browse/2011/Volume3/latestnews/StreamSediments.aspx>
Too much nitrogen in our lakes and streams can lead to excessive plant growth, degraded recreational experiences and fish kills. UW-Oshkosh Professor Bob Stelzer is examining the ability of bacteria in sediments to convert nitrates to atmospheric nitrogen.[cid:image002.gif at 01C9CFC6.E2E56B10]<http://www.aqua.wisc.edu/Chronicle/Default.aspx?tabid=366>
Includes video
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Mapping the Nearshore Food Web <http://www.aqua.wisc.edu/chronicle/browse/2011/Volume3/latestnews/MappingtheNearshoreFoodWeb.aspx>
Researchers at UW-Milwaukee's School of Freshwater Sciences are investigating the effects of aquatic invasive species in the nearshore waters of Lake Michigan.
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Program/People News<http://www.aqua.wisc.edu/chronicle/browse/2011/Volume3/specialsections/ProgramPeopleNews.aspx>
Phil Moy is the new assistant director for research at the Aquatic Sciences Center.
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Featured Student<http://www.aqua.wisc.edu/chronicle/browse/2011/Volume3/specialsections/FeaturedStudent.aspx>
Former Sea Grant student Rob Roth returns to Wisconsin as assistant professor with the department of geography.

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Featured Podcast<http://www.aqua.wisc.edu/chronicle/browse/2011/Volume3/specialsections/FeaturedPodcast.aspx>
Learn more about mankind's long relationship with mercury, how it moves through the environment and its effects on the living things it touches.
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Wisconsin's Water Library<http://www.aqua.wisc.edu/chronicle/browse/2011/Volume3/specialsections/WisconsinsWaterLibrary.aspx>
This issue's list is all about mercury.

Education News<http://www.aqua.wisc.edu/chronicle/browse/2011/Volume3/specialsections/EducationNews.aspx>
For the third year in a row, the Marshfield High School team has captured the national crown at the National Ocean Sciences Bowl.




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