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Joe Spring

Joe Spring writes the Field and Lab newsletter and has written for Smithsonian, The New York Times, Outside, and others. Find out more: https://joespring.com 

The Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle Is Making a Comeback

How locals and conservationists are helping the honu resurgence
Text and photographs by Joe Spring September 10, 2026
In this story: oceans, conservation, animals
Close-up of a Hawaiian green sea turtle on a white-sand beach with the turquoise Pacific Ocean behind it.

These Tiny Moths Likely Flew to Hawai'i 20 Times. How Did They Do It?

Leaf-roller moths colonized the archipelago before evolving into a dizzying array of species
By Joe Spring April 13, 2026
In this story: science, insects, Gee Whiz
Photo by Kyhl Austin

These Scientists Just Mapped Scorpion Hot Spots. Here’s Why You Should Care.

An international team working in Morocco produced findings that could have implications for public health
By Joe Spring March 22, 2026
In this story: science, Gee Whiz, animals, conservation
Photo courtesy of Andrew Downes, Xposure

When It Comes to Greening the Desert, Rattlesnakes May Be Prolific Gardeners

New research shows that seeds excreted by the venomous reptiles germinate at a higher rate
By Joe Spring February 8, 2026
In this story: science, Gee Whiz, animals, gardening, nature
Photo by William Wells

When Tiger Sharks Show Up to Hunt Seabirds, Other Sharks Steer Clear

Smaller Galapágos and gray reef sharks change their behavior, likely to reduce competition or out of fear
Text and photographs by Joe Spring January 6, 2026
In this story: science, oceans, Gee Whiz, marine ecosystems, fish
Photo by Joe Spring/NOAA

From Growl-Rumble-Whoops to Moan-Whines: Hawaiian Monk Seals Have a Vocal Repertoire Full of Surprises

The endangered species is the only pinniped known to string together vocalizations with no break
By Joe Spring December 15, 2025
In this story: science, Gee Whiz, animals, endangered species, conservation
Photo by James Watt/USFWS

10 Photos of Trail Runners You Have to See

A new photo book captures the intimate and epic moments of trail running
By Joe Spring January 2, 2017
In this story: adventure, sports, photography
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The Largest Die-Off of Corals Ever Just Happened on the Great Barrier Reef

Warm temperatures have led to a massive amount of death on the marine treasure
By Joe Spring December 11, 2016
In this story: animals, oceans, science, climate change
Coral Bleaching

How to Participate in Audubon’s Christmas Bird Count

Tips for signing up and taking part in the world’s longest running wildlife census
By Joe Spring December 14, 2016
In this story: birds, animals, science
Blue Jay

Meet Scott Pruitt, the Man Picked to Lead the EPA

The Oklahoma attorney general is a climate change denier who has sued the EPA
By Joe Spring December 8, 2016
In this story: EPA, dirty energy, politics, federal policy
EPA
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