Oceans

Time is running out to save North Atlantic right whales, but the use of ropeless fishing gear could be a lifeline.

New books this month also examine environmental racism, wildlife coexistence and the history lessons of acid rain.

A range of new tactics aim to curb cigarette butt pollution, including groundbreaking legislation that could hold tobacco companies accountable for their products’ waste.

A sweeping “circular economy” bill in the California legislature aims to drastically reduce plastic waste and boost domestic recycling.

A new film from Patagonia explores the threats to wild salmon and asks questions about how we value wild animals.

Marine protected areas can benefit sharks and other oceanic species — but only if they’re properly established, according to a new guidebook.

The United Nations recently identified overfishing as one of the major threats to the world’s biodiversity. But there’s a solution to help both fish and people.

The most commonly found piece of trash on beaches isn’t plastic bags or straws. It’s even smaller and contains dozens of dangerous chemicals.

An indigenous resistance is leading the fight to protect Central America's rivers from an onslaught of dams that threaten the region's rich biodiversity.

The Story of Stuff Project’s Stiv Wilson talks about an upcoming film that traces the life cycle of plastic and the people leading the fight against it.