When trying to mimic environmental conditions in a lab, a myriad of factors come into play. From pH to temperature, nutrient levels to salinity, many parameters must be considered. In recent years, bioremediation has become popular as a means of environmental pollution cleanup, especially in marine environments. One bioremediation technique is to utilise bacteria…
Oceans are some of the most important natural resources in Australia providing commercial, environmental, and intrinsic values. Oceans provide 10% of human protein consumption in the form of fish and shellfish, are one of the world’s largest carbon sinks which helps mitigate increased atmospheric CO2 levels, and provide educational and recreational values. However, as human population…
The concept of pH is taught to students at an early age. Starting in primary school, substances are classified as acids, bases, or neutral; continuing through secondary school and university, pH and related concepts are taught more in depth. pH is a critical parameter in a multitude of industries, including food and beverage, pharmaceutical, wine,…
