Upwelling of deep, low pH, waters along the east Australian coast is a common and natural phenomenon, but together with ongoing human-induced ocean acidification it will result in additional stress to coral reef ecosystems such as the Great Barrier Reef as below a certain pH threshold reefs will become net dissolving.

The discovery of a nearly complete fossil of a small, feathered dinosaur in an Alberta provincial park sheds new light on how “raptor” dinosaurs evolved around the world, according to new research by University of Alberta paleontologists.

The fabled use of canaries in coal mines as an early warning of carbon monoxide stemmed from the birds’ extreme sensitivity to toxic conditions compared to humans. 

A class of Simon Fraser University graduate students initiated a pro-active move this summer to improve the Fraser River’s habitat for salmon.

Researchers analyzed decades of satellite imagery to review more data than in previous studies.

Warmer temperatures linked to climate change are having a big impact on the breeding habits of one of Australia's most recognisable bird species, according to researchers at The Australian National University (ANU).

Scientist confirms that blue geese and snow geese are different colors of the same species.

Southern Amazonia fires threaten habitat of 15 marmoset species including one recently discovered.

New research from Point Blue Conservation Science shows the significant negative impact that invasive, non-native house mice on the Farallon Islands are having to the threatened ashy storm-petrel. 

Imagine the surprise and excitement of finding a sea turtle nest hatching under your beach blanket during your island vacation.