Sharks are thriving in some marine parks—but not others. Why?

MPAs are like national parks and have varying rules about how much human activity is allowed. In fully protected zones like Malpelo Fauna and Flora Sanctuary in Colombia, all human activity is ...
New Atlas

A drying lake is triggering weird seismic activity deep beneath its basin

We tend to think earthquakes are predominantly driven by deep-Earth forces. But in Kenya’s Lake Turkana Rift, researchers ...
Hawai‘i Public Radio

Can Hawaiʻi's coral reefs survive increased oceanic heat waves?

Hawaiʻi avoided the worst impacts of a recent marine heat wave in the North Pacific. But with marine heat waves occurring ...

The countries where melting Antarctic ice could raise sea levels by up to 10ft

We also show how sea-level rise from Antarctica varies around the world. In that moderate emissions scenario, we found the ...

Sea level doesn’t rise at the same rate everywhere – we mapped where Antarctica’s ice melt would have the biggest impact

While Antarctic meltwater drives rising sea levels, models show it also delays greenhouse gas-induced warming. That’s because icy meltwater from Antarctica reduces ocean surface temperatures in the ...
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ISS Astronaut Spots an Ancient Lake Holding Mummies and Royal Relics Turning From Crystal Blue to Toxic Green

Nestled in the Ethiopian highlands, Lake Tanahas long shimmered in deep, reflective blue—a cultural and ecological anchor for ...

26 Miami groups were shortlisted for a $25,000 award. Here’s who they are

Miami groups whose focus ranges from literacy to refugees, poetry to Biscayne Bay’s health, were finalists for a $25,000 award from the Elevate Prize Foundation ...