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.
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Why Is Palm Oil So Controversial?
Seeing deforestation, habitat loss, climate change, and land theft, experts are calling for sweeping changes to the palm oil industry.
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…
Orangutans: The “Gardeners of the Forest” Are Endangered
Today, orangutans are confined to just two islands in Indonesia and Malaysia, and due to forest loss, poaching, and climate change, they’re endangered. And although there’s tons of conservationists doing interesting work to protect orangutans, finding a long-term solution 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…
Ocean Acidification
Scientists at Mote Marine Laboratories in Sarasota Florida are researching how we have altered the PH of oceans and estuaries. You’ll learn how CO2 in the atmosphere is endangering our coral reefs. Also, see how this PH change affects stone…