biodiversity

Should we corral reefs?

TANKS IN THE DARK. An enthusiast’s aquarium, filled with various fish species, is situated within the four walls of his…

5 years ago

As Feds Weaken Wetlands Rules, Locals Eye Greater Protections For Otter Creek Swamps

Photo, from left: Marc Lapin of Middlebury College, along with Tina Heath, Charlie Hohn and Zapata Courage from the state…

5 years ago

The Many Benefits of Wetlands Conservation

Photo © KEN ARCHER By J. Dale James, Ph.D., and Ellen R. Herbert, Ph.D. Wetlands are among the most valuable…

6 years ago

This Remote Hawaiian Island Just Vanished

Photo: Before, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Scientists are concerned about what will happen to the hundreds of endangered species…

6 years ago

Why river floodplains are key to preserving nature and biodiversity in western USA

Gravel bed rivers and their floodplains are vital to local ecosystems and their ability to adapt to climate change. sandybrownjensen/flickr,…

6 years ago