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Mara Grunbaum
Mara Grunbaum
Mara Grunbaum studied English and environmental science at NYU. Before returning to New York, she worked for several years as a freelance reporter in Portland, Oregon, where she wrote about local politics, poverty and social justice. As a science reporter, she’s most interested in biology, ecology and most anything having to do with the ocean. You can also read her blog or follow her on Twitter.
Mara Grunbaum • July 23, 2010
Researchers say human urine works great as sustainable fertilizer
Mara Grunbaum • June 2, 2010
Rare ocean creatures use hand-like fins to "walk" over the sea floor.
Mara Grunbaum • March 22, 2010
It’s hard out there for a symbiotic barnacle, but somehow they find a way
Mara Grunbaum • February 16, 2010
Fledgling birding project is the next generation in citizen science
Mara Grunbaum • February 7, 2010
Spiky echinoderms use spines for complex vision
Mara Grunbaum • February 5, 2010
Rhythm in animals reveals evolution of human music
Mara Grunbaum • October 4, 2009
Biologists discover new worm species on submerged whale carcasses.