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The Hidden History of Australian Oyster Reefs
New research draws on historical data — including accounts from early explorers — to map the former extent of Australian shellfish reefs.
How an Alaskan Earthquake Caused Fish to Spawn in Death Valley
At first glance, the Devils Hole pupfish would rightly be considered one of the most isolated creatures on earth, but the broader world touches the pupfish in surprising ways. Everything's connected.
Seaweed Farming: A Gateway to Conservation and Empowerment
Seaweed farming is often viewed as the pinnacle of sustainable aquaculture - but ensuring sustainability is incredibly complex.
Why Are You Seeing Robins in Winter?
Spring has certainly not arrived, so why have the robins?
Land Rich and Cash Poor
"For me as a black southerner who loves nature, the freedom of wildness is worth a life's weight in gold."
Why Staying on the Trail Is Bad for Nature
Is encouraging kids to treat nature as fragile and untouchable doing more harm than good?
Recovery: Smalltooth Sawfish Flickering Back
Recovery of the smalltooth sawfish is going better than expected, but public ignorance can still imperil these fish.
Bumper-Crop Birds: Pop-Up Wetlands Are a Success in California
By partnering with rice farmers in California, the Conservancy is transforming fields into pop-up wetlands for migrant shorebirds, yielding the largest average shorebird densities ever reported for agriculture in the region.
Scaling Sustainable Agriculture
To feed the world in 2050, we will need to grow roughly 40% more food. To be sustainable, we need our farms to survive and keep producing food, while also protecting the environment that we rely on to sustain us all.
How to Fail at Fishing: The Diary of a Birder Learning to Fish
After the Birds vs Fish debate overtook the internet, one die-hard birder decides to figure out why some seemingly sane people prefer fins over feathers.
Meet the Takin: The Largest Mammal You’ve Never Heard Of
Meet the 700-pound mammal that resembles something Luke Skywalker would ride.
Understanding the Nomadic Habits of Snowy Owls
New research helps you understand why a snowy owl is in your local field this winter.
