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A diver in the Yucatan aquifer uses an air hose to empty and then flood a 1-liter bottle with a water sample. Photo by Natalie Gibb

Behold the underwater caves of Yucatán, home to diverse microbial communities

New study constructs most extensive map yet of the cave system’s microbiome With help from an experienced underwater cave-diving team, Northwestern University researchers have constructed the most complete map to date of the microbial communities living in the submerged labyrinths beneath...

Patricia Beddows scuba diving and collecting information on a clipboard

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Underwater Achievements: Environmental-Earth scientist Patricia Beddows continues shaping the future of underwater science

Patricia Beddows speaks of scuba diving with an undeniable enthusiasm. She smiles when detailing the joys of being underwater. Her eyes gleam when she talks about democratizing underwater scientific research. Her energy rises when discussing the “complex and challenging” natural...