A new study shows scientists are discovering new species faster than ever, revealing Earth still holds vast unknown ...
Deep-sea mining trials revealed significant but localized biodiversity loss in one of the planet’s least explored ecosystems.
The diversity of even the largest animals depends on the smallest factors. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Scientists have ...
A new study evaluating the conservation status of 71,000 animal species has shown a huge disparity between “winners” and “losers.” Globally, 48% of species are decreasing, 49% remain stable, and just ...
When a species comes off the Endangered Species Act list, is that the end of the story? No. While a win is a win, it’s never the end; responsibility for these species often shifts to states, Tribes, ...
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The Tiny Animals That Keep Water Clean

Tiny animals like oysters, mussels, zooplankton, and insect larvae filter debris and algae to keep lakes, rivers, and seas clear.
This work arose and was funded, in part, from a CIB Fellowship awarded to Benjamin Allen by the inter-institutional Centre for Invasion Biology (CIB) Centre of Excellence in South Africa, co-funded ...