The return of apex predators such as sharks can restore critical ecological balance to coral reefs, creating healthier ...

Strandings of these jellyfish-like animals, sometimes called "by-the-wind sailors," usually mean spring is coming ...

Most water sports enthusiasts are familiar with the Clean, Drain, Dry signs found at boat launches, but many may not be aware ...

Researchers and crewmembers aboard the Schmidt Ocean Institute's Falkor (too), "seized upon the moment" and were richly ...

Along some 70 miles of Southern California coastline, usually curious and playful sea lions are attacking humans in the water ...

Many of our oceanic neighbors rely on one of New Jersey’s most precious ecosystems to survive: tidal wetlands. These soggy ...

Cypress domes play a crucial role in maintaining Florida's water quality and ecological balance. Despite their importance, ...

One study has shown that muskrat populations in the Northeast have declined by 75 percent from our ponds, swamps and marshes ...

When the fur trade wiped out North America’s sea otters in the early 20th century, sea urchins—a favorite otter food— ...

World Aquatic Animal Day is observed every year on April 3. The day aims to raise awareness about the importance of aquatic ...

A benthic aquatic macroinvertebrate is a small creature that does not have a backbone and lives at the bottom of a body of ...

Diving beetles (Dytiscidae) maintain the balance of pond ecosystems. They feed on other aquatic organisms, such as mosquito ...