Marine biologists at the University of California Santa Cruz have tagged thousands of northern elephant seals with smart ...

A new study led by UC Santa Cruz marine biologist Roxanne Beltran to be published as the February 14 cover story for Science ...

By studying elephant seals' hunting patterns, scientists have discovered a new way to monitor deep-sea fish populations. These seals are acting as "smart sensors," revealing critical data about an ...

"Telling this story through something visual that beautifies a community is a great way to educate Toledo residents and reconnect them to nature in the place they call home." ...

Claros warn that the world's largest rainforest is reaching a tipping point, beyond which it will largely disappear.

Six zebras wore video cameras attached to collars, capturing the equines’ daily life. Sticking with giraffes may let the two species protect each other.

Peat bogs sequester a massive amount of the earth's carbon dioxide. But even as scientists work to better understand bogs' ...

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

Areas of England protected for their ecological significance have fallen behind on assessments, leaving conservationists and ...

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 ...

A naturalist, environmental educator, wilderness adventurer and artist, Kim McNett’s creativity is a melding of scientific observation and curiosity and her love for the natural world. Keeping a ...