Pollution and chemical imbalances in water could have an adverse effect on animal behavior, particularly in fish that make their home among the mangrove trees along the Florida coast.

Consider string instruments. Whether strung on a violin, harp or a guitar, the vibration of a string on an instrument creates specific sounds.

Predicting periods of relatively higher flood risk would allow officials to prepare and deploy resources more in advance.

Many state and local boundaries around the world—including many in the United States—are the product of rivers.

Months of torrential rains have caused Lakes Baringo and Bogoria to swell, creating several problems for local wildlife and people.

Bird calls can be iconic, and to many Missourians, some have come to define landscapes.

Abrupt climate changes during the Last Glacial Period, some 115,000 to 11,700 years ago, happened at the same time across a region extending from the Arctic to the Southern Hemisphere subtropics.

Climate change and an increase in disturbed bee habitats from expanding agriculture and development in northeastern North America over the last 30 years are likely responsible for a 94 per cent loss of plant-pollinator networks.

The annual Status of Stocks report highlights our work with partners toward the goal of maximizing fishing opportunities while ensuring the sustainability of fisheries and fishing communities that support the American economy.

By early September 2020, more than a quarter million acres had burned within the August Complex fire in Mendocino National Forest.