The clearing and subsequent instability of Amazonian forests are among the greatest threats to tropical biodiversity conservation today.
Soil Communities Threatened by Destruction, Instability of Amazon Forests, New Study Finds
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Dead Roots, Not Just Waves, Account for Marsh Losses in Gulf
A new Duke University-led study finds that the death of marsh plants due to disturbances like the heavy oiling from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill can double the rate of shoreline erosion in hard-hit marshes.
Skincare Chemicals and Coral Reefs
Common chemicals used in thousands of products to protect against harmful effects of ultraviolet light threaten corals and other marine life.
Tagging Reveals Secrets of Southern California’s Largest Sharks
The basking shark, the largest shark in the waters off Southern California, is also the most elusive
Table Scraps Can Be Used to Reduce Reliance on Fossil Fuels
Wasted food can be affordably turned into a clean substitute for fossil fuels.
Hawaiian Monk Seal Rehab and Recovery
Hawaiian monk seals are the only seal species found in the Hawaiian Islands. They are also one of the most endangered seals in the world.
