Could a Little Bit of Mussel Fix Our Polluted Streams? Researchers enlist native species to help restore degraded streambeds in Northern Virginia By Sofia Quaglia October 2, 2024 In this story: marine ecosystems, saving wild places, nature, animals, endangered species
Humanity Is Pushing This Prehistoric Fish Toward Extinction Advocates launch legal fight to protect imperiled Atlantic sturgeon By Kyle Bagenstose August 13, 2024 In this story: endangered species, marine ecosystems, wildlife, saving wild places
This Long Island Tribe Is Dealing With the Impact of Climate Change The Shinnecock are using nature-based solutions to save their ancestral lands from coastal erosion By Melba Newsome April 16, 2024 In this story: indigenous communities, ecosystems, marine ecosystems, climate change
How a Blind Oceanographer Studies Temperature-Regulating Currents Amy Bower and the Accessible Oceans project can turn data into sound By Allison Braden March 30, 2024 In this story: oceans, women, marine ecosystems, accessibility
Sea Otters Are the Unlikely Heroes Helping to Restore a Marine Ecosystem Researchers find these top predators play a key role in stabilizing the salt marshes of Monterey Bay By Lydia Larsen February 15, 2024 In this story: marine ecosystems, wildlife, saving wild places
North Carolina Agency Warns Anglers About Poisoned Fish New dangers in the Cape Fear River threaten recreational and subsistence fishing By Melba Newsome January 22, 2024 In this story: PFAS, fish, marine ecosystems
Tribal Conservation and Renewable Energy at Odds Over Marine Sanctuary Northern Chumash Tribe mounts final push to sway Feds on national marine boundary before comment deadline By Lindsey Botts October 21, 2023 In this story: indigenous communities, marine ecosystems, wildlife, saving wild places, public lands
Can Humanity Save Kelp by Eating the Problem Away? How aquaculture for urchins could help restore California’s kelp ecosystems By Kate Fishman August 23, 2023 In this story: marine ecosystems, oceans
Sea Stars Threatened by Intensifying Marine Heat Waves This keystone predator may build up tolerance to some stressful events, but rising temperatures still pose a risk By Niko Zlotnik February 8, 2023 In this story: marine ecosystems, climate change
European Green Crab Populations Are Exploding in Washington State With a recent executive order, Governor Inslee tries to stem their spread before it’s too late By Michael Crowe November 27, 2022 In this story: marine ecosystems, invasive species, oceans