Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning Meets Its Match
As climate change brings more red tides, a protein from the American bullfrog might provide protection from paralytic shellfish poisoning.
Aug 14, 2019 | 800 words, about 4 minutes
Species: Amphibians
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The Little Shop of Wildlife Horrors
The grim curios and taxidermic creations housed in the US wildlife repository provide clues about trends in wildlife smuggling. And in recent years, coastal species from Latin America have been showing up en masse.
Mar 14, 2017 | 1,900 words, about 9 minutes
Hawai‘i Is Being Overrun by Invasive Cannibals
Hawai‘i’s invasive species are scavenging each other’s corpses, sustaining their takeover of the islands.
Feb 2, 2017 | 550 words, about 2 minutes
Nuclear Neighbors
How does a coastal nuclear plant affect the sea life and communities that surround it?
Sep 6, 2016 | 41-panel comic
The Secret Lives of Coastal Frogs
Amphibians may have more ability to handle saltwater than anyone suspected.
Oct 26, 2015 | 550 words, about 2 minutes
Intermittent Streams: Nature’s Vanishing Act
Around the world, creeks, rivers, and streams that flow sporadically are common, and these temporary waterways—wet or dry—are fundamental to ecosystems.
Sep 9, 2015 | 3 min 30 sec