The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission has reduced the Chesapeake Bay menhaden fishing cap by about nine percent to 5.0 million pounds for the 2025-26 season, amid concerns over the species'...
The Trump administration is delaying protections for the Birmingham darter, a threatened fish species in Alabama, despite concerns from environmental groups about its survival due to habitat destruction from...
Habitat loss from agriculture, urban development, and climate change is significantly reducing Sri Lanka's elephant population in Uda Walawe National Park, threatening the ecosystem's balance. Conservationists...
Deep-sea mining targets metal-rich nodules that previously appeared lifeless actually host diverse ecosystems. This discovery challenges industry plans to extract cobalt and nickel, prompting calls for...
Restoration of Florida's Everglades is advancing rapidly, but a new report highlights the need for more scientific analysis to evaluate the ecological impacts of these multi-billion-dollar efforts....
Léa Bouffaut has created a method for monitoring whale communication using fiber-optic cables on the ocean floor, eliminating the need for traditional underwater microphones. This technique could greatly...
The U.S. Supreme Court has authorized the Trump administration to build a section of the border wall in Texas's Big Bend area, circumventing environmental regulations. This decision could disrupt local...
Research shows that stickier marine snow can carry over six times more carbon to the deep ocean than less sticky particles, highlighting its crucial role in carbon sequestration. This insight could enhance...
Researchers in Colombia have discovered fossils of a diverse ancient marine ecosystem with giant predators, challenging the idea that major evolutionary changes require mass extinctions. This finding...
Utah's Goosenecks State Park features stunning geological formations carved by the San Juan River, showcasing millions of years of erosion and ecological diversity. The park attracts visitors for its dramatic...
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is changing the ocean's color due to intensified blue and green hues caused by microplastics, which disrupt light scattering. This shift potentially affects marine ecosystems...
Nearly 200 nations agreed at a U.N. biodiversity summit to protect 30% of land and sea by 2030 and invest $200 billion annually in biodiversity. This commitment follows past failures to meet global nature...
France is deploying 70,000 police officers for anticipated anti-government protests against President Macron's pension reform, which raises the retirement age. This extensive police presence highlights the...
Southeast Asian leaders are meeting in Manila to discuss trade disruptions exacerbated by new U.S. tariffs, which could negatively impact their economies. Despite recent growth in U.S. imports from the region...
US company SpaceX has successfully launched the latest flight of its Starship spacecraft into orbit but did not recover the booster rocket as planned. The company, owned by tech billionaire Elon Musk , is...
President Trump will meet with Presidents Putin and Xi for the first-ever trilateral discussion at the APEC summit in China, addressing urgent economic and security issues amid rising global tensions. The...
