Essays

New upgrades to the collaborative ‘Marine Ecological Research Management AID’ can turn coral reef data into conservation action — just when it’s needed most.

Identifying the shocking number of birds killed when they collide into local buildings was just the first step toward saving them.

Timing is running short to develop an international framework to help prevent environmental harm to deep-sea life and to share resources equitably among nations, experts say.

Solving this biodiversity mystery could reveal one of the most important sites to conserve these “rhinos of the sea.”

Parasites play a vital role in a healthy ecosystem, yet modern conservation techniques often do more harm than good. We propose a solution.

A river-restoration advocate looks back at her family’s forgotten history to gain new insight into the history — and future — of our country’s rivers.

Fish in the northern reaches of the planet are adapted to thrive in some of the most dynamic conditions, but new research finds that some species are showing decline.

The world’s smallest bears face oversized pressure from poaching, traditional medicine and the illegal pet trade. The COVID-19 pandemic could make things even worse.

The pandemic has changed how conservation research is conducted today, and the effects could be felt long into the future.

Transportation, especially commuting, plays an oversized role on global-warming emissions and air pollution. Here’s how much telework matters, and what we can do to improve.