The oceans contain vast mineral resources. Can the deep sea be mined without catastrophic results?
Read now →Mining agencies promise to minimize harm to ocean ecosystems. Scientists say we can't predict its full extent — or how to reverse it
Mining agencies promise to minimize harm to ocean ecosystems. Scientists say we can't predict its full extent — or how to reverse it
Mangroves save millions of lives and up to $65 billion in flood damage each year
But could satellite-tagging further endanger these seabirds?
Researchers didn't even realize they had caught one until they bumped into it.
Environmental DNA is a less invasive way to solve long-submerged mysteries
Before now this unsustainable and unprofitable practice has been too big to measure
It's crucial to know before you buy for conservation purposes
What she found in a tiny crevice in Gypsum Cave rewrote the history of humans in North America
Rare anglerfish footage shows glowing fins and parasitic mating
Mythical sea serpents were probably marine animals tangled in fishing gear
Foxes, coyotes, and bobcats can normally coexist. But what happens when their hunting grounds are disrupted by humans?
Antibacterial soaps are no more effective than regular soaps, and could be doing harm down the line
Humans aren't the only animals that can see in three dimensions, but not all animals perform this feat in the same way
The nutrients in guano fertilize both farm fields and ocean reefs
The algorithm Alphastar was originally developed to play Starcraft II
Managing our fisheries now could save us in the future
Sea otters keep Aleutian kelp forests healthy
Climate change is killing hundreds of coral reef fish... all at once
New experiments show important food web redundancies get left behind
Marine Protected Areas will drastically increase production from fisheries in a more sustainable way
Say "cheese!" for Napoleon wrasse conservation
Coastlines with wide bands of mangroves are relatively well-protected from economic downturn after hurricanes