Dark Skies & Rare Insects: A West Texas Preserve Becomes a Hotbed for Research

TNC's Davis Mountains Preserve is an international dark sky reserve, but it's also a hotspot for ecological research, from rare insects to bats.

Jenny Rogers and Stephen Alvarez

Going Ghostbusters on Peatlands

Conservationists take the first steps towards restoring some Minnesota peatlands.

Jenny Rogers

8 of the World’s Little-Known Wildlife Migrations

Learn about 8 of the animal world’s little-known migrations, from zooplankton to mole salamanders to colorful Australian parrots in peril.

Justine E. Hausheer, Cara Cannon Byington, and Matthew L. Miller

Reading the Tree Rings

By reading tree rings, scientists can see evidence of rainy years, periods of drought, bug infestations, forest fires and even volcanic eruptions.

Eric Seeger and Greg Kahn

Catching Sharks for Science

On Long Beach Island, volunteer anglers help researchers uncover the hidden journeys of sharks in threatened salt marsh ecosystems.

Matthew L. Miller and Photos by Cara Byington

How Extreme Winter Weather Can Affect Wildlife

How extreme winter weather can challenge many species, from opossums to manatees to Carolina wrens. What are you seeing in your neighborhood?

Matthew L. Miller

Seeing the Salt Marsh for the Sharks

Shark tagging in New Jersey’s salt marshes reveals migration patterns and shows how restoring wetlands strengthens vulnerable coasts.

Matthew L. Miller

It Takes a Village: What Birds Teach Us About Cooperation and Family

Why do some birds raise chicks that aren’t their own? A look at the surprising strategy of cooperative breeding and what drives it.

Lauren D. Pharr

Stress-Testing Corals to Find Raja Ampat’s Most Resilient Reefs

Low-tech field science and community partnerships combine to help identify the most climate-resilient reefs in Raja Ampat.

Justine E. Hausheer

Wastewater Pollution and the Fight for Coastal Resilience

Disover the urgent issues of wastewater pollution and how sustainable practices can help restore our vulnerable ecosystems.

The Editors

Can We Turn Back the Tide on Wastewater Pollution?

Tampa Bay proves recovery is possible: decades of science and collaboration restored seagrass and water quality—offering lessons for coasts worldwide.

The Editors

When Deer Marks Glow in the Dark?

It’s true: deer signs glow in the dark. And we’re not talking about signs along the road.

Kris Millgate