The Surprising Consequences of a Seaweed Switcheroo
In the ocean off southwest England, cold-water kelp is being replaced by a warm-water species, with profound effects for the local ecosystem.
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Seahorses: How Climate Change and Overfishing Affect the Superdad of the Sea
Due to fishing for traditional medicine, curios, and aquariums, the ocean’s superdad is under threat, and climate change can worsen it.
How Will Climate Change Impact Cold-Water Corals? Mostly Through Food Loss, Study Says
Cold-water corals could be most impacted by a decrease in food supply as climate change shifts the dynamics of the planet’s oceans.
How Puerto Rico’s El Yunque National Forest Responded to Hurricane Maria
The only tropical forest in the U.S. houses endangered species and sources half of the water supply for the San Juan metro area.
NJDEP Invests in Atlantic White Cedar Trees
New Jersey's white cedar groves have become what experts call "ghost forests." The state is now working to restore this tree species.
Sharks Have Survived Four Mass Extinctions, But Now, They’re Endangered
They’re older than the dinosaurs, they’ve survived four mass extinctions, and yet today, in the wake of climate change, pollution, and commercial fishing, sharks are endangered. As an apex predator, this steep decline in sharks also has massive ramifications for…
What Are Dugongs and How Is Climate Change Affecting Them?
A close relative of the manatee found in the Indo-Pacific, dugongs are a hit for tourists and an important part of coastal marine ecosystems. But between climate change, harmful fishing practices, and a host of other issues, dugongs are under…
Mississippi Delta’s wildlife, farmers, and restaurant owners battle climate change
Record flooding, human-made channels and environmental disasters have exacerbated the already harsh effects of climate change in Louisiana's Mississippi Delta, impacting the region's coastal wildlife and seafood supplies. Special correspondent Joshua Landis reports on how local oyster farmers are coping…
Why do we need Menhaden fish in Manhattan waters?
One of the most important species in the ocean's food chain is in danger of being overfished. Tonight, we take a look at how New Yorkers are fighting to protect menhaden fish.
New Life For An Old Bridge
For its next public service, the old Tappan Zee is going underwater, and it’s a boom to our ecosystem. We have the details.