XPRIZE dives into Earth's final frontier - our oceans and their future health

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Scientific funding foundation launches new prizes for research into acidification, climate change, garbage and other issues

The XPRIZE Foundation, once known for competitions for spaceflight innovation, has turned its focus to the seas, launching a series of new prizes for ocean health over the next seven years. The Ocean...

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