wildlife

Why microplastic debris may be the next big threat to our seas

Photo credit: Dr. Krista Kamer Plastic, metal, rubber and paper are some of the materials that pollute the world's oceans,…

9 years ago

Map of New York seascape reveals a wildlife treasure trove

Text and illustration © National Geographic/Wildlife Conservation Society. Just in time for World Oceans Day, the new map displays a…

9 years ago

Acidified Ocean Water Widespread Along North American West Coast

photo: Tidepool organisms are threatened by acidification. (Credit: Jane Lubchenco) A three-year survey of the California Current System along the…

9 years ago

Why more juvenile sharks off California’s coast is a good thing

Recent reports of as many as 25 great white sharks sighted off the California coast in one afternoon is enough…

9 years ago

How Grebes Build Floating Nests That Keep Their Eggs High and Dry

Pied-billed Grebe. Photo: Steve Cronin/Audubon Photography Awards. This audio story is brought to you by BirdNote, a partner of The…

9 years ago