Blue whales, the largest creatures on Earth, are ingesting 10 million pieces of microplastic daily, scientists estimate.
Blue Whales Swallowing 95 Pounds of Plastic Daily, Scientists Estimate
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WaikīKī Beach Studies Reveal Complex Drivers of Changing Shoreline
The Royal Hawaiian Beach in Waikīkī is a popular beach at the center of Hawai‘i’s tourism hub, with a valuation of $2.2 billion, according to a 2016 study.
Invasive Plants Species Are Increasing Exponentially, but No One Knows How Many Invasive Plant Species There Are
Invasive plants can have devastating effects on local ecologies, comparable to the effects wrought by global warming.
Now We Know How Plants Steer Clear of Salt
To avoid salt in soil, plants can change their root direction and grow away from saline areas.
Carnivore Gut Microbes Offer Insight Into Health of Wild Ecosystems
A new study finds the microbial ecosystem in the guts of wild marten (Martes americana) that live in relatively pristine natural habitat is distinct from the gut microbiome of wild marten that live in areas that are more heavily impacted by human activity.
Study Reveals How Ancient Fish Colonized the Deep Sea
The deep sea contains more than 90% of the water in our oceans, but only about a third of all fish species.
