Why is Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Important?

What Is Ecosystem-Based Fishery Management?

Ocean life doesn’t live in a bubble—if you want to take care of one fish species, you also have to preserve where it lives and understand the other animals it interacts with. This big picture approach to marine conservation is called ecosystem-based fisheries management.

Glyphosate Doesn’t Cause Cancer. It Saves Native Ecosystems.

Misinformation has created a lucrative business for ambulance-chasing lawyers and NGOs.

What Saves Lives, Money and Ecosystems?

Environmental policy guided by science saves lives, money, and ecosystems. So reports a team of 11 senior researchers in Environmental Science & Policy.

Coastal crisis, conflicting ideas: How a complex restoration plan found success

Diverse stakeholders, some of whom did not see eye to eye on sediment diversions, hammered out recommendations for a massive coastal recovery project.

The fat bears have a serious threat, literally on their doorstep

"They're going to turn the world's greatest and most productive wild sockeye salmon ecosystem into a mining district."

How much is an ecosystem worth?

There's a whole field in economics devoted to putting hard values on marshes, coral reefs, and forests: "natural capital."

Engaging People, Engaging Lakes: How The Public Can Help Aquatic Systems

Lake appreciation and engagement of the public is critical in establishing and maintaining healthy lakes, streams, and other aquatic systems.

Why we should be far more afraid of climate tipping points

Scientists argue we may cross the point of no return for some ecosystems in a little more than a decade.

Why ESG Ecosystems Are Key to Financial Reporting Success

The rise of collective social consciousness, coupled with a growing desire to minimise the environmental impact of industry practices have resulted in environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors shooting to the top of corporate agendas.

How systemic racism shaped the ecosystems of U.S. cities

Historically Black and immigrant communities are more vulnerable to environmental stressors

How the warming climate is threatening the ecosystem of Yellowstone

There will be dire effects as it becomes too warm for snow to accumulate on the mountains in the park.

How can we as humans damage an ecosystem?

How to Live Responsibly Alongside Our Wild Neighbors

Urban ecosystems are increasingly becoming critical habitats for wildlife. It’s time we embrace it, roll out the welcome mat and find ways to live responsibly alongside our wild neighbors. This list is …

How local surfers can help scientists with ocean restoration

Coastal waters face a multitude of threats, which is why citizen science initiatives such as The Smartfin Project and conservation advocacy groups including the Surfrider Foundation are fighting to…

Can oyster reef restoration across the US impact what we eat?

One oyster can filter out sediment and chemicals like nitrogen from 50 gallons of water a day

The Emerging Role of Ecosystem Services in Preventive Medicine

There’s growing evidence that spending time in forests, gardens, or parks may improve physical and mental health. Many environmental scientists have embraced the concept of ecosystem services as a framework for understanding how nature contributes to human well-being. However, the term is still unfamiliar to some professionals outside the environmental field. In collaboration with Claire…

Why technology often fails to replicate the "natural services" of ecosystems

In "A Natural History of the Future," biologist Rob Dunn explores how biological laws will continue to shape the course of humanity.