Oceans

Decades of studying polluted Piles Creek led to advances in our understanding of how pollution affects crabs, fish and shrimp, including those that we eat.

April’s best new eco-books look toward solutions to the extinction crisis, climate change, water shortages, environmental justice and more.

Researcher Deborah Giles is on the frontlines of efforts to understand — and help protect — critically endangered Southern Residents.

A new book tracks scientific research and restoration efforts around the world that are focused on saving this critical ocean ecosystem.

New research finds mangroves host thousands of unique insect species — and these trees are more vulnerable than previously understood.

The coral reef ecosystems in Brazil’s largest coastal Marine Protected Area need defending against overfishing, tourism and global warming.

This heavily exploited species just got a temporary reprieve, but new protections come with a ticking clock.

Global shipping is moving invasive species around the world. Can world governments agree on necessary preventative measures?

Our experts weighed in on hot topics ranging from plastic pollution to the extinction crisis.

From wetlands restoration to conservation dogs and the decline of fossil fuels, these tales set the stage for the year ahead.