Laguna la Cruz on the Gulf of California coast in Sonora, Mexico, is an important stopover point for many migratory species.

Recent federal- and state-level orders to divert water have environmentalists concerned over local impacts on this historic ...

Human uptake of microplastic particles (MPs) is causing increasing health concerns, and there is mounting pressure to evaluate the associated risks. While MPs can be ingested, breathed in, or drank in ...

Wildlife preservation officials celebrated the return of tidal flow to wetlands in South San Diego Bay on Thursday for the ...

Ecosystem engineers are plants or animals that create, modify or maintain habitats. As Joshua Larsen, an associate professor at the University of Birmingham, explains, beavers are a perfect example of ...

The study of marine biogeochemical cycles has historically concentrated on natural components, but the growing understanding of the complex relationships ...

Scientists from the Institute of Applied Ecology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have identified a strain of bacteria that can break down harmful pollutants in saline environments, such as ...

This strain thrives in estuaries by producing ectoine, a protective compound, and using a unique enzyme to degrade harmful chemicals. The discovery could lead to new bioremediation strategies for ...

Restoring freshwater flows to estuaries like Apalachicola Bay is critical. This means advocating for water policies that balance the needs of agriculture, urban areas and natural ecosystems.