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- 1NOAA Highlights 2.5 Million Ocean Chemistry Time Capsules▼2.5 Million Perfect Little Time Capsules of Ocean Chemistry
NOAA Fisheries is drawing attention to a collection of 2.5 million specimens it describes as 'perfect little time capsules of ocean chemistry.' The tiny samples preserve chemical records of ocean conditions over time, giving scientists a way to reconstruct how marine environments have changed. The piece has struck a chord for framing routine scientific archives in vivid, accessible language.