Life Among the Dead
Decomposing animals host diverse ecosystems that reveal the inner workings of microbial life.
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Bringing out the Dead
By sinking a wide array of carcasses into the deep ocean and studying what turns up when they fall, scientists are learning about some of the world’s most exotic scavengers and the roles they play in the darkness.
Resurrecting the Riverkeepers
The dieoff is happening out of sight and out of mind. Reversing it will require scrappy scientists and unlikely allies.