Map of golden mussel observations through time. Data sources: CDFW and iNaturalist Since its initial appearance in California in October 2024, the golden mussel, Limnoperna fortunei, has accomplished Big Things. These little mussels, native to the Pearl River Delta in China, have taken off from their initial foothold in Stockton to spread all the way south to San Diego, and have been spreading northward as well in recent months.

The National Museum of Natural History’s new exhibition “From These Lands” features an American paddlefish, the last surviving species of an ancient lineage of fishes that predates dinosaurs

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday declared a state of emergency for California to mobilize resources ahead of a potentially historic super El Niño storm season this winter.

The Pulitzer prizewinner shares his advice for pleasing readers, editors and yourself.

The Manitoba government announced earlier this week that zebra mussels have been detected in two new lakes in the province – Lake Winnipegosis and Waterhen Lake in western Manitoba.

Record-breaking “odyssey” suggests populations of these highly endangered carnivores are more connected than thought

Costa Rica lawmakers unanimously approved a bill requiring wildlife crossings in new and existing road projects to reduce animal deaths.

All organisms shed DNA into the environment (eDNA). Research suggests that detecting aquatic invasive species (AIS) early can be better done with eDNA methods than through conventional means [1]. I am...

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The research could speed up breeders’ development of new varieties.

Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Position Title: Biology: Assistant Profes...

Catfish melanomas are the first example of a transmissible cancer in fish, genetic studies reveal

We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), announce a 12-month finding on a petition to list the San Francisco Estuary (SFE) distinct population segment (DPS) of white sturgeon (Acipenser trans...