In late December 2015, Ed Lyman started getting calls from whale watching companies on the island of Hawai‘i. “Ed, how are the whales off Maui?” tour operators were asking. “We’ve never seen them arrive this late.”
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USGS Keeps Vital Information Flowing in Carolina Flood Catastrophe
At least 80 U.S. Geological Survey scientists are in the field in the Carolinas and Virginia, working to ensure that vital information about river flooding continues to reach emergency managers, forecasters and others threatened by the catastrophic flooding that has been linked to 32 deaths.
New Research Identifies Abundant Endangered Fish Below Waterfall in San Juan River
A new study provides insight into the magnitude of the effect a waterfall has on endangered fishes.
Connecting Environmental Sustainability with the Science of Organic Production
Connecting Environmental Sustainability with the Science oBrock University biology professors are among a group of researchers participating in a Canada-wide research cluster aimed at boosting the nation’s organic farming sector.
From Crystals to Climate: New ‘Gold Standard’ Timeline Connects Volcanic Eruptions to Climate Change
Imagine an enormous volcano erupting in the Pacific Northwest, pouring lava across Washington, Oregon and Idaho.
Flood Frequency of the World’s Largest River has Increased Fivefold
A recent study of more than 100 years of river level records from the Amazon shows a significant increase in frequency and severity of floods.