Scientists Found a Nitrogen-Fixing Seagrass
Adopting a strategy that is all but unheard of in the sea, this seagrass produces an essential nutrient the same way peas do.
Jan 26, 2022 | 450 words, about 2 minutes
Scientific Field/Discipline: Botany
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When Restoring Marine Life, Clumping Works Best
Experiments in the Netherlands point to better ways of getting plants to help each other.
Aug 19, 2021 | 750 words, about 3 minutes
Noise Pollution Affects Practically Everything, Even Seagrass
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Jul 23, 2021 | 600 words, about 3 minutes
Food for a Future Planet
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Jul 22, 2021 | 1,400 words, about 7 minutes
The Bright Side of the Green Crab
In Nova Scotia, a suite of innovative projects has creatively met this invasive species head on.
May 13, 2021 | 2,200 words, about 11 minutes
Thriving Together: Salmon, Berries, and People
The salmonberry plant has nourished and healed Indigenous communities of the Pacific Northwest coast for countless generations, but its significance goes far beyond its value as food.
Apr 27, 2021 | 2,000 words, about 10 minutes
Can Grazing Antelope Regenerate South Africa’s Coastal Vegetation?
A unique conservation project is using eland to help beat back invasive plants.
Apr 12, 2021 | 750 words, about 3 minutes
The Savory Possibilities of Sea Beans
In Charleston, South Carolina, Heron Farms is attempting to grow a gangly, salt-tolerant plant in the face of sea level rise.
Mar 9, 2021 | 1,400 words, about 7 minutes