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No Strings Attached
A new fishery in California shows how ropeless crab traps can prevent whales from becoming entangled in fishing lines.
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Burial at Sea
The whitemargin stargazer’s ghoulish, upturned face allows the fish to bury its body in sand and nearly disappear—while watching for its next unsuspecting meal.
No Strings Attached
A new fishery in California shows how ropeless crab traps can prevent whales from becoming entangled in fishing lines.
The Curious Connection Between Bacteria, Seagrass, and Carbon
New research shows that seagrass depends on the bacteria around it—and that the antibiotics entering our oceans could disrupt that relationship.
Trial by Fire
In the burn-scarred mountains of Southern California, a team of biologists fights to help an imperiled frog.
Ethiopia’s Grand Tree-Planting Plan
Efforts to restore lost forests often fail, but Ethiopians are betting big: planting billions of saplings to revive habitat, regenerate soil, and stabilize the land.
Trees as Public Health Infrastructure
New research shows that meeting tree canopy goals could prevent more than 67,000 premature deaths in the United States.
Milt Meal
Marine creatures will do almost anything for a meal—including feasting on the sperm and eggs of spawning invertebrates.
A Mite on a Bee on a Ship on the Sea Spells Trouble
Pollinator pathogens are spreading through international trade, threatening both agriculture and wild ecosystems.
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Cancer at Sea
A mysterious disease afflicting California sea lions is helping scientists understand the causes of cancer in all animals—including humans.
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Conservation Enters a New Era
One year after the Trump administration slashed biodiversity protections at home and abroad, people and organizations are figuring out where to go from here.










