Stanford study finds beach microbes crucial for water purification, threatened by rising seas.

Stanford researchers studied microbial communities in coastal groundwater at Stinson Beach, finding these microbes play a key role in purifying water by breaking down harmful chemicals like excess nitrogen. However, rising sea levels and storms threaten these ecosystems, potentially disrupting their functions. The study, published in Environmental Microbiology, highlights the need for further research to protect these hidden but crucial natural filters.

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