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Explore EEZ catches by ecosystem on the Sea Around Us. See totals for IFA, estuaries, coral reefs, seamounts & fronts.

– by Yohsuke Ohtsubo When you inadvertently step on someone’s foot, what would you say or do? Perhaps, you would say something like “Oops, I’m sorry. I didn’t intend to do that.” Most likely, both…

Nature Reviews Biodiversity, Published online: 02 July 2026; doi:10.1038/s44358-026-00184-8Cultural keystone species are broadly defined as species that shape the cultural identity of a people. Indigenous Australians argue that international definitions neglect the importance of ‘Country’, ‘Kinship’ and ‘Knowledge’. Other regions should take inspiration from Australia’s recent effort to establish a locally relevant definition of culturally significant entities.

Abstract. Humans shape landscapes through the management of organisms and ecosystems, either degrading or sustaining biodiversity. Despite their essential

Scientific literature depends on the integrity of its references. Each reference implicitly asserts that a verifiable source exists and supports the claims being made. When references point to non-exi...

Madeline E Hallet, Richard A Phillips, Ian J Maywar, Lesley H Thorne This is a plain language summary of a Functional Ecology research article which can be found here. The Southern Ocean is one of …

Nature Reviews Biodiversity, Published online: 11 January 2026; doi:10.1038/s44358-025-00121-1The hidden tempo of ecological communities

Have you ever wondered how scientists count fish in the ocean? Fish are always moving, and the ocean is huge, so counting them is not easy! Scientists use stock assessments, a method that gathers clues such as how many fish are caught by fishing boats, how many are seen in surveys, and how fast fish grow. Using math and computer models, scientists predict how fish populations will change in the future. If too many fish are caught, there might not be enough left to reproduce, which is called overfishing. Stock assessments help managers decide how many fish can be safely caught. Scientists also protect special areas where fish lay eggs to help their numbers grow. By understanding stock assessments, we can help keep fish in the ocean for future generations. Thanks to ongoing work of scientists, we can enjoy fish today while making sure there are plenty left for tomorrow.

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As China continues its scientific ascent, the rest of the world should keep engaging.

Why do natural scientists continue to conduct and review environmental social science research without training and experience in the social sciences? Perh