In the race to combat global climate change, much attention has been given to natural 'carbon sinks:' those primarily terrestrial areas of the globe that absorb and sequester more carbon than they ...

Scientific observation is essential for assessing fish stock health and informing management decisions. The data collected on ...

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.

The water line was darkened by ash. Burnt remnants of washing machines and dryers and metal appliances were strewn about the ...

A s they transport us to underwater landscapes, aquariums provide a soothing experience for visitors. The dark rooms, illuminated by soft light emanating from the tanks, display a ...

Improved approach to marine conservation aligns ecological restoration with human well-being A scuba diver and a sea turtle ...

Ecosystem engineers are plants or animals that create, modify or maintain habitats. As Joshua Larsen, an associate professor at the University of Birmingham, explains, beavers are a perfect example of ...

Scientists track Antarctic krill via satellite to monitor ocean health amid climate change and fishing threats.

A system-wide evaluation of California’s marine reserve network finds conservation benefits across multiple ecosystems.