The WHO recently classified Candida auris as a fungal pathogen of “critical concern”.
Evidence suggests that C. auris emerged from the natural environment, yet the ability of this …

Recreational beaches face a threat from pathogenic bacteria that harbor antibiotic
resistance genes (ARGs). To predict bacterial occurrence and comprehend their non-linear …

The Deepwater Horizon (DWH) oil spill is the only declared Spill of National Significance in
US history, and it significantly impacted the health of people and communities in the Gulf of …

Beach sand harbors a diverse group of microbial organisms that may be of public health
concern. Nonetheless, little is known about the presence and distribution of viruses in beach …

Although great progress has been made to advance the scientific understanding of oil spills,
tools for integrated assessment modeling of the long-term impacts on ecosystems …

Quantitative microbial risk assessment (QMRA) can be used to evaluate health risks
associated with recreational beach use. This study developed a site-specific risk …

Boating has exposed humans to elemental hazards for centuries. What was once a lifelong
craft and time-honored skillset is now, with modern technology, a popular recreational …

The quest to find extraterrestrial life is a critical scientific endeavor with civilization-level
implications. Icy moons in our solar system are promising targets for exploration because …

The incidence of vibriosis is rising globally with evidence of climate variability influencing
environmental processes that support growth of pathogenic Vibrio spp. The waterborne …

Offshore industries and resources are the links between humans and the marine ecosystem.
Several risk factors are associated with beach activities. The risk of Vibrio infection at …