Conservation
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Whale Carcasses Fuel Pacific Seabed Life for 15+ Years, Study Shows
For 15 years, scientists have watched a whale carcass off Vancouver Island slowly shrink, its bones becoming a vibrant, enduring city for thousands of deep-sea organisms at a depth of 1,288 meters.
Biscayne Bay Ecosystems Face Intensifying Threats Despite Seagrass Recovery
In a bay increasingly defined by rising temperatures and acidity, Biscayne Bay's overall condition surprisingly improved from "poor" to "fair" in its 2026 Report Card, according to CBS News , even as
What is the koala population decline genomic study's finding?
The koala population in Victoria once dwindled to a mere 102 individuals, a genetic bottleneck so severe it echoes through their modern DNA, according to Science .
How Scientific Methods in Underwater Archaeology Work
Deep beneath the waves, the Naval History and Heritage Command's Underwater Archaeology (UA) branch meticulously applies scientific research and excavation to uncover secrets of the past.
Santa Rosa Island fire impacts 18,379 acres of rare ecosystems
The Santa Rosa Island fire, which scorched a verified 18,379 acres, passed directly through the island's stronghold of rare Torrey pine trees, thereby threatening a species found almost nowhere else o
Scientists discover multiple new ocean species on deep-sea expeditions
Since last April, the Ocean Census project alone has identified 1,121 previously unknown ocean species, tearing back the veil on a hidden world far beyond our current understanding.