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Cynthia Madden

Cynthia Madden teaches high school marine biology near Princeton, New Jersey. She leads student field trips to local tide pools and teaches ocean ecology courses. Madden graduated with a bachelor of science in marine science education.

What Are Sessile Organisms and How Do They Survive?
What Are Calcifying Organisms and Why Are They Important?
Can Algae Be Brown? The Science of Brown Algae
What Are the Two Ways Phytoplankton Use Carbon?
Where Does Bioluminescence Occur in Nature?
What Does Plankton Look Like Under a Microscope?
Is Plankton a Decomposer or Something Else?
What Color Are Phytoplankton and What Does It Mean?
What Do Dinoflagellates Look Like Under a Microscope?
What Do Kelp Consume and How Do They Get Energy?
What Is a Marine Diatom and Why Are They Important?
What Does Coral Look Like Under a Microscope?
What is the Microbial Loop and Why Is It Important?
Ocean Bacteria: What They Are and Why They Matter
What Are Haptophytes and Why Are They Important?
What Are Red Cyanobacteria and Where Are They Found?
Diatom Structure: Frustule, Form, and Function
Dinoflagellates vs Diatoms: Structure, Roles, and Differences
How Do Phytoplankton Reproduce in Marine Ecosystems?