Fighting for Wildlife in a Time of War
As conflict rages around them, Ukrainian conservationists persevere in restoring the Danube Delta, one of Europe’s most prized ecosystems.
Dec 5, 2023 | 2,200 words, about 11 minutes
Scientific Field/Discipline: Ecology
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The Mangrove Grandparents of El Delgadito
For over a decade, Ana María and David have led their community to restore Mexico’s desert mangroves with dedication, experimentation, and plenty of heart.
Nov 28, 2023 | 2,500 words, 13 photos
South Africa Is Taking a Huge Swing to Save Its Imperiled Penguins
The question now is, Will it work?
Nov 23, 2023 | 950 words, about 4 minutes
All the Fish We Cannot See
In a dark, unexplored layer of ocean, a hidden cache of fish might play an unexpected role in our climate’s future. It seems like a bad time for a new fishery.
Nov 21, 2023 | 3,400 words, about 17 minutes
In Graphic Detail: The Longest Southern Right Whale Migration
Why did the whale cross the Atlantic Ocean? Perhaps the grass was greener on the other side.
Nov 3, 2023 | 450 words, about 2 minutes
Capturing Carbon with Seaweed: What We Know, What We Don’t, and What We’re Totally Unsure About
Towering underwater kelp forests are often likened to trees, but seaweed carbon sequestration is far more complex than in soil-bound ecosystems.
Nov 1, 2023 | 1,100 words, about 5 minutes
Rāhui and the Art of Marine Conservation
In French Polynesia, an ancient practice puts everyone in charge of protecting the sea.
Oct 31, 2023 | 2,200 words, about 11 minutes
Kelp Keeps a Record of Environmental Calamity
By studying where kelp populations have been wiped out and replaced, scientists are developing a new way to understand historical environmental destruction.
Oct 27, 2023 | 1,100 words, about 5 minutes