Salmon Need Trees
A study shows that watershed logging can be as bad for salmon numbers as increased predation in the ocean.
Oct 20, 2021 | 800 words, about 4 minutes
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Sea Otters Are Reshaping the Genetics of Eelgrass Meadows
The once-imperiled marine mammal could help this vital coastal ecosystem adapt to a changing world.
Oct 14, 2021 | 900 words, about 4 minutes
Letting Carbon Sink with the Fishes
Fish fall to the seafloor when they die, sequestering carbon in the deep. Our penchant for catching big fish is breaking the cycle.
Oct 13, 2021 | 450 words, about 2 minutes
Solving Bali’s Rivers of Trash
A hardworking nonprofit uses simple tech, a team of volunteers, and a grand vision to harness garbage from the rivers of Bali, Indonesia.
Oct 12, 2021 | 2,000 words, about 10 minutes
Steller’s Sea Cows’ Ecological Legacy
A new paper explores the ways these extinct megaherbivores would have reshaped kelp forests across the North Pacific.
Oct 8, 2021 | 750 words, about 3 minutes
One Great Shot: An Invisible Shield for Fish
When you’re at the bottom of the food chain, even transparent protection helps.
Oct 7, 2021 | 200 words, 1 photo
The Inconsistent Ethics of Whale Research
Countries that formally oppose whaling also routinely fund scientific research that relies on the products of whaling.
Oct 6, 2021 | 800 words, about 4 minutes
Raising Baby Sharks from the Dead
Biologists are rescuing baby sharks and skates from recently caught females, giving the unborn a chance at survival.
Oct 5, 2021 | 4,100 words, about 21 minutes