A new study led by the University of Oxford has revealed that reptiles confined to islands are facing a double jeopardy.

Some of Tennessee’s tiniest residents are taking on a big job: keeping the Tennessee River clean.Freshwater mussels, often ...

Chilika Lake, India's largest saltwater lake and Asia's biggest brackish lagoon, is a vital ecosystem supporting thousands of fishing families and over a million migratory birds annually. This Ramsar ...

Beneath the surface of lakes and coastal waters lies a hidden world of sediment that plays a crucial role in the health of aquatic ecosystems. "Benthic fluxes" of nitrogen and phosphorus, such as ...

This vibrant sanctuary underscores the stakes. The world’s wetlands are slipping away. This vibrant sanctuary underscores the stakes.

Researchers have created CAROSEL (Chamber ARray for Observing Sediment Exchanges Long-term), an autonomous underwater system ...

The dramatic shift is a warning sign—and scientists say the changes that aren't yet visible to the naked eye are just as ...

Dam-building beavers are known for changing their ecosystems; muskrats can substantially alter vegetation structure.

Animals that disappeared from some rivers because of pollution, dams and overharvesting are getting a new lease on life that ...

The unimpeded movement of species and natural processes supports life on Earth. That connectivity is vital for survival.

Continuous rainfall, stormwater runoff, wastewater treatment plants and littering zones transport microplastics to urban ...