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Hey Beacher, Leave Those Fish Alone

Grunion, little fish that mate on beaches from California to Mexico, face a lot of obstacles to maintaining a healthy population. And the most pernicious may be drunk beachgoers.

The Great Dolphin Dilemma

For years, animal rights advocates have waged war against the US Navy for its use of dolphins in warfare and research. Is a resolution possible?

The Gnawing Question of Saltwater Beavers

Scientists have long overlooked beavers in the intertidal zone. Now they’re counting on the freshwater rodents to restore Washington’s coastal ecosystems.

Deer Wars: The Forest Awakens

On Haida Gwaii, British Columbia, culling deer is an act of cultural and ecological restoration.

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Tribes Use Western and Indigenous Science to Prepare for Climate Change

Northwestern tribes and the University of Washington climate group have joined forces to help protect salmon, roots, trees, and other important resources.

Feb 21, 2019 | 1,100 words, about 5 minutes

Hungry Mice Are Attacking and Killing Adult Albatrosses

The birds seem unwilling or incapable of fending off their attackers.

Feb 20, 2019 | 850 words, about 4 minutes

A diver from the nonprofit organization Reef Life Survey swims over an Indonesian reef

Citizen Science Comes of Age

Increasingly, scientists are relying on data gathered by volunteers to make their research happen.

Feb 19, 2019 | 2,100 words, about 11 minutes

This Snail Fights Sea Stars with Fancy Frills

New research investigates why some sea snails use precious resources to make their shells extra fancy.

Feb 15, 2019 | 500 words, about 2 minutes

Killer Whales Are Expanding into the Arctic, Then Dying as the Ice Sets In

Over the past eight years, researchers have seen more than 20 killer whales trapped by ice.

Feb 14, 2019 | 850 words, about 4 minutes

Stopping Marine Roadkill

Scientists are taking cues from road impacts on wildlife to keep whales and sharks safe from ships.

Feb 13, 2019 | 600 words, about 3 minutes

Hey Beacher, Leave Those Fish Alone

Grunion, little fish that mate on beaches from California to Mexico, face a lot of obstacles to maintaining a healthy population. And the most pernicious may be drunk beachgoers.

Feb 12, 2019 | 2,300 words, about 12 minutes

small blue fish ( blue-green chromis ) around cauliflower coral

Giving Coral Reefs a Second Chance with Probiotics

When faced with high heat and disease, coral treated with microbial supplements fared better.

Feb 11, 2019 | 700 words, about 3 minutes