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It’s hard to say something nice about viruses, but Dr. Joaquín Martínez Martínez can. Dr. Martínez Martínez is a new aquatic ...

Swimming robots play a crucial role in mapping pollution, studying aquatic ecosystems, and monitoring water quality in ...

Urban habitats are very different from natural habitats and pose new challenges for animals and plants. Until now, little was ...

The discovery of a new species in the Andean cloud forests of northern Peru has reinforced the vital role of citizen science ...

Connecticut awarded $400,000 to 12 projects that will reduce the impacts of aquatic invasive species on inland waters in the ...

The Mid-Ohio Valley Master Naturalist Program will start its 15th season in March. Class topics will cover mammals, reptiles, ...

From tiny seeds come big results: replanting seagrass meadows that help fish, protect coastlines, and absorb climate-heating ...

A new invasive species threatens Kāneʻohe Bay's fragile coral ecosystem, sending state officials scrambling for a solution.

From vibrant tropical fish for aquarium enthusiasts to succulent shellfish served as the center of the plate, Florida’s ...