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Satellite Tracking Leads to Action for Hawksbill Sea Turtles
New science on hawksbill sea turtles in the Solomon Islands provided critical information to strengthen protection for turtles on their nesting grounds.
Aquaculture Adds Value to Habitat
Bivalve and seaweed farming systems result in measurable increases in fish and invertebrate abundance and diversity.
Beach Safety Tips: How To Avoid Being Bitten or Stung This Summer
Know the habits of sea creatures to stay safe at the beach.
Table Corals Could Be the Key to a Resilient Great Barrier Reef
Scientists discover that table corals regenerate Great Barrier Reef habitats 14 times faster than other coral species.
Meet the Argonaut, The World’s Weirdest Octopus
Octopuses are awesome. These eight-legged oddballs of the ocean have always had a dedicated fanclub, and the recent documentary My […]
Mapping the Way to Better Conservation in the Caribbean
For the first time, scientists have mapped all the shallow underwater habitats across 30 Caribbean countries and territories.
From Palmyra to the Pacific: Realigning a Rainforest
Getting rid of the rats on Palmyra was only the beginning.
Fish Fence: Yard Décor Becomes Lionfish Control
Lattice fencing offers a new hope in controlling the lionfish invasion.
How Do You Count Sharks When You Can’t See Them?
Scientists are studying coastal shark communities around coral reefs by looking at what the animals leave behind: pieces of their skin.
The Weird, Wondrous and Vulnerable American Horseshoe Crab
Can the horseshoe crab, an animal that has survived largely unchanged for 450 million years, continue its remarkable record of longevity in a world dominated by humans? Maybe. Maybe not.
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.
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.
