Beaver are an integral component of hydrologic, geomorphic, and biotic processes within North American stream systems, and their propensity to...
Beavers are dam important for the ecosystem
New research shows beavers help restore important freshwater habitats. (Shutterstock / Ronnie Howard) Science Columnist Torah Kachur is the syndicated...
Why microplastic debris may be the next big threat to our seas
Photo credit: Dr. Krista Kamer Plastic, metal, rubber and paper are some of the materials that pollute the world’s oceans,...
Map of New York seascape reveals a wildlife treasure trove
Text and illustration © National Geographic/Wildlife Conservation Society. Just in time for World Oceans Day, the new map displays a...
Acidified Ocean Water Widespread Along North American West Coast
photo: Tidepool organisms are threatened by acidification. (Credit: Jane Lubchenco) A three-year survey of the California Current System along the...