Marine Mammals

Climate change threatens many marine species, but some climate solutions pose risks, too. Researchers say offshore wind needs continued study and better regulations.

A presidential administration ready to tackle climate change may help — but it’s the years of planning that could really pay off.

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

Collisions between whales and ships have increased, but an effort to hear, see and predict whale behavior could help reduce fatalities.

Here’s what we know (and don’t know) about how dangerous PFAS chemicals travel ocean currents and harm wildlife — and what that could mean for humans.

More frequent, longer-lasting blooms can harm both wildlife and human health — and even kill. Can we learn to predict and prevent them?

A new study took a deep dive into critical aspects of ocean life to identify the areas of the high seas most worthy of conservation effort.

A historic international treaty to protect marine biodiversity is currently being negotiated, but will it be strong enough to create reserves and boost conservation efforts?

Diseases can cause animal populations to decline or even go extinct. And they’re often worsened by environmental threats caused by people.

We know a lot more now about the ecology of the Gulf of Mexico and the risks of deep-water drilling, but that doesn’t mean we’re any safer.