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 ...

America’s most unique ecosystems weren’t just created by time—they were sculpted by powerful geological forces. From volcanic ...

A first-of-its-kind project seeking to restore river ecosystems along 39 miles of the Lower Mississippi River has federal ...

The collapse of Florida’s oyster reefs serves as a stark reminder of the interconnected challenges we face: freshwater ...

Natural” world heritage sites, such as the Galápagos Islands, Serengeti national park and Great Barrier Reef, could be ...

Repairs on a fish barrier aimed at protecting the natural ecosystem of the Virgin River was completed after about weeks of ...

Natural habitats like mangrove swamps and salt marshes can provide significant protection against storms and help reduce ...