This Maine Ecosystem Is Disappearing Before Scientists Can Find the Cause For restoration, they need to understand why seagrass meadows are declining at such a rapid rate By Delger Erdenesanaa August 31, 2026 In this story: marine ecosystems, conservation, saving wild places
What’s Behind Florida’s Push to Ban Shark Feeding? It’s more complicated than it seems By Marlowe Starling August 17, 2026 In this story: marine ecosystems, conservation, wildlife, animal rights, animals
Where Have All the Tufted Puffins Gone? Researchers try to solve the mystery of why these adorable seafaring birds are disappearing By Emily Halnon July 21, 2026 In this story: birds, conservation, wildlife, marine ecosystems
The Financial and Ecological Risks of a Contested Florida Dredging Project Can the Port Everglades shipping channel project proceed with governmental and environmental costs skyrocketing? By Ryan Green July 8, 2026 In this story: marine ecosystems, endangered species, wildlife, saving wild places, oceans
For the North Atlantic Right Whale, Scars Tell the Story Fishing-gear entanglements and vessel strikes cause the whales unnecessary pain and suffering By Wendee Nicole June 5, 2026 In this story: whales, fish, endangered species, conservation, marine ecosystems
Healthy Ecosystems Need Their Keystone Species Here's why By Amy Brecount White June 12, 2026 In this story: ecosystems, marine ecosystems, animals, Kids' Corner
Glowing Plankton Light the Way A nighttime kayaking trip leads to a world of one-cell wonders By Jenny Wisniewski April 26, 2026 In this story: adventure, outdoor recreation, kayaking, marine ecosystems, biomass
Crocodiles Know a Thing or Two About Solar This crocs' bony armored plates absorb sunlight to regulate body temperature March 13, 2026 In this story: animals, marine ecosystems, solar
Facing Apex Predators—and Fear—in the Name of Conservation Photographer Tanya Houppermans gets within biting distance to capture the beauty of sharks and other maligned sea creatures By Suki Gear March 13, 2026 In this story: photography, marine ecosystems, animals, Animal Pics
This Monument Is the Latest Casualty in Trump’s War on Public Lands Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument could be opened up to commercial fishing By Kea Krause March 1, 2026 In this story: marine ecosystems, oceans, monuments, federal policy, saving wild places