Old-growth forests are rare – less than 7% of the area of U.S. forests today – and are still often logged. To recover forest ecosystems across the U.S., it will not be enough to protect just ...

BIOCAP tiles reimagine seawalls as dynamic, ecologically active systems that have the potential to enhance coastal resilience ...

Keep your garden pond looking its best by following these expert-recommended tips for removing algae. A garden pond is a way to add diversity to your yard and create another ecosystem with aquatic ...

Trees also act as natural filters, trapping pollutants and regulating water flow into and out of the reservoir or lake. When trees are missing, this natural filtration system is disrupted, leading to ...

From wildlife disruption to waterway pollution, a new study warns man's best friend leaves a destructive footprint on ecosystems across the planet.

Everglades restoration has improved Florida's drinking water, but rising sea levels and saltwater intrusion now pose new threats.​ ...

The beavers were released into their native historic habitats as part of a pilot program to study their impacts on fighting ...

Help protect Georgia’s waterways from invasive species—report sightings, clean your boat, and never release aquarium pets ...

A hidden ecosystem of giant sea spiders, octopuses, and other stunning sea creatures shows how life can flourish even when sealed off from the surface by a thick layer of ice. A large sponge ...

Bacteria play key roles in degrading organic matter, both in the soil and in aquatic ecosystems. While most bacteria digest large molecules externally, allowing other community members to share and ...

Fewer people have been to the deepest parts of the ocean than have walked on the surface of the moon. Researchers at Carnegie ...

World Aquatic Animal Day is observed every year on April 3. The day aims to raise awareness about the importance of aquatic ...