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- 12.5 Million Tiny Ocean Chemistry Time Capsules Catalogued▼2.5 Million Perfect Little Time Capsules of Ocean Chemistry
NOAA Fisheries is highlighting a collection of 2.5 million tiny structures that record ocean chemistry over time, describing them as 'perfect little time capsules.' These natural archives preserve chemical signatures that help scientists reconstruct past ocean conditions, track fish populations, and study how marine environments are changing.