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Science for Evaluating Flood Risk + Improving Community Resilience
A new study examines flooding from Hurricanes Matthew and Florence and finds current hazard maps are inadequate for accurately assessing flood risks and protecting communities in North Carolina.
Putting Evidence into Action: Solutions for Climate-Ready Fisheries
As climate change upends ecosystems, including fisheries, scientists are moving beyond documenting the impacts to recommending actions to mitigate and adapt to those impacts.
How Hitchhiking Oysters Build New Reefs
In Australia, juvenile oysters hitch rides on mud whelks, subjecting them to a slow-motion death by starvation. Killer oysters. Sort of.
Debt Conversions Can Advance Marine Conservation
Refinancing national debt can be a powerful tool for conservation.
Using Science & Culture to Assess Billabong Health
In northern Australia, scientists and young indigenous rangers are working together to gain a better understanding of billabong health.
What is the Best Type of Farm for Birding?
When it comes to agricultural lands, new research shows some are better for birds than others.
Murder Hornets? Here Are 5 Other Scary Invasive Insects
Giant hornets aren't the only invasive insect you should worry about.
Seeds of Change: Ensuring the Future for Healthy Prairies
For a healthy and resilient prairie, diverse seed sources are key.
Birds that Carry Lit Candles & The Importance of Avian Innovation
In a town in western India, temple caretakers fill small cups with clarified butter to fuel lanterns for prayer. Or […]
Tiger Sharks Feast on Songbirds. Yes, Songbirds.
The bird at your feeder might end up in a shark’s stomach. Seriously.
Can Toads Heal Themselves of Deadly Chytrid Fungus?
New evidence suggests some toads bask in sun to heal themselves of chytrid fungus.
New Research Shows Healthy Agriculture Means Healthier Birds
What can stressed-out birds tell us about conservation and agriculture?
