Oceans

Hurricanes and alterations to natural hydrology have hammered Florida’s mangroves, but they can be restored.

Marine protected areas are designed to safeguard parts of the ocean from human impacts, including offshore oil and gas extraction and industrial fishing practices.

Russia’s “shadow fleet” of aging oil tankers helps fund the ongoing war but puts the region at risk of more environmental disasters.

These new comics collections use satire, poetry, and science to shine a light on human failures — and who and what we need to save.

Experts say the growing commercial trade in wild, threatened species like corals is unacceptable and irresponsible.

From tiny seeds come big results: replanting seagrass meadows that help fish, protect coastlines, and absorb climate-heating carbon dioxide.

Melting glaciers, plant genetics, protection from forever chemicals, and more: An annual look at the conservation horizon reveals priorities for the years ahead.

How a Girl Scout project became a widespread community effort to inspire deep sea conservation.

Taking sand from one place to save another often creates more problems — but there are ways to fix that.

The problems facing the ocean sometimes feel overwhelming. But like surfers we can look for the perfect wave — and ride it to protect these vital ecosystems.