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RPI Researcher Finds Estuary Water Quality Trends Have $100M Implications
Estuaries across the United States are facing the same trends of warming water, algae growth, and declining oxygen concentrations that threaten water quality and fish populations, regardless of geographic location, according to new research led by a Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) faculty member.
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Description: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is seeking to hire a motivated full-time Research Specialist or Senior Research Specialist working on The Jefferson Project at Lake George. The Jefferson Project is a multi-disciplinary collaboration founded as a partnership between RPI, IBM, and the Lake George Association that brings a sophisticated technological approach to studying freshwater ecosystems. A central goal of the Project is to understand the impact of human activity on fresh water and how to mitigate those effects.
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On a hot summer day, you slip into the cool, clear waters of a quiet cove on Lake George. But have you ever wondered what lies beneath the shimmering surface? While the sun warms the upper layer of the lake to the perfect swimming temperature, the water changes dramatically as you descend. With every few feet, it grows colder, creating a hidden world below.
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Our planet is full of vibrant species all over the world. Every color in the rainbow can be found in Lake George and its surroundings.
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