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UFSC-coordinated expedition collects algae in Santa Catarina to assess El Niño impacts
Researchers from several Brazilian institutions are collecting algae in Santa Catarina from 26 to 30 October, comparing today's diversity with historical records to study warming and urbanisation effects.
Why it matters: Researchers from the participating Brazilian institutions are in the field until 30 October gathering algae samples for comparison with historical records.
The Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC) said researchers from various institutions in Brazil are taking part in a scientific expedition to collect algae in the state of Santa Catarina from 26 to 30 October.
According to the university, the expedition aims to compare current algae diversity with historical records and to investigate the effects of warming and urbanisation.
The expedition is coordinated by Professor Paulo Horta of UFSC, and the university said it will help to assess and address the impacts of El Niño.
Editor’s view
Scott James, Research and Innovation Editor
Researchers from the participating Brazilian institutions are collecting algae samples that will be compared with historical records to examine warming and urbanisation effects; the fieldwork runs until 30 October.
What to watch
- The field expedition is scheduled to conclude on 30 October.
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