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New research suggests that sometimes trying to completely eliminate a problematic non-native species may cause more harm than good. 

Historical pressures combined with new threats from climate change have pushed more than a dozen species close to extinction.

Researchers continue to find new information about how widespread plastic pollution has become, but also how we can help stem the tide.

New research has uncovered a forgotten species that went extinct under two centuries ago — probably due to colonialism.

Materials needed to make the batteries for electric cars and other clean technology is driving interest in deep-seabed mining, and scientists fear the cost to the ocean will be steep.

These crimes threaten tens of thousands of species around the world, causing extinctions, hurting people and spreading disease.

A new study reveals that certain kinds of fish are more likely to have ingested plastic — including hundreds of species people depend on for food.

A rampant trade in Asian birds for their beautiful songs is emptying forests of sound and life.

Last year the United States racked up nearly $100 billion in damages from weather and climate disasters. These events are starting to take their toll on wildlife, too.

New research shows that oceanic shark and ray abundance has declined by nearly three-quarters since 1970, and industrialized fishing is to blame.