When an invasive species of crab was threatening an entire ecosystem in Monterey County's Elkhorn Slough, an unexpected hero stepped in to save the day.

Traces of organisms detected in sediments from 7.5 kilometers below the ocean surface reveal how organisms living in the deep sea are engineering their own environments. Analyses of sediment cores ...

Organisms in the deep sea rely on gravity flows to lay down sediment and then make burrows beneath the seafloor, according to a new study.

Understanding the relationship between humans and the ocean is crucial for making informed and effective decisions that will ...

Blue carbon ecosystems - mangrove forests, seagrass meadows, and salt marshes - are essential for global organic carbon sequestration. These ecosystems serve as significant carbon sinks whilst ...

Since ancient times, ocean explorations have revealed a lot. However, there is still much to learn from the oceans, as only a small part has been explored. Here are some interesting facts about the ...

She and her husband have adopted four kids from foster care and are fostering a fifth. Over her time as a foster parent, she’s navigated what she calls an “entire ecosystem of dysfunction ...

by Caitlin Giddings and Wirecutter Staff Some of the best gifts for 1-year-olds are those that engage kids’ rapidly developing motor skills, sensory exploration, and boundless curiosity.

Scientists aboard the research vessel Reuben Lasker were conducting surveys of marine life off the Southern California coast in early January when ash from the Los Angeles wildfires began to rain ...

Between 1950 and 2021, the ocean reefs have lost half of their capacity to provide ecosystem services. Ocean temperatures of 38 degrees Celsius in the Florida Keys could harm coral and cause ...

During the recent audit, the Iwokrama International Centre was also audited for two Ecosystem Services (ES) – Biodiversity Conservation and Recreational (tourism) Services. The Iwokrama Forest scored ...