Ancient DNA, preserved for 700,000 years in ground squirrel poop, offers a new view of Pleistocene ecology.

New PML research has shed light on a long-standing puzzle in marine science: why does nitrification – a key process in the ocean’s nitrogen cycle – only ‘switch on’ under certain conditi

A new study documents the surprising prevalence of 'supersuckling' among Galápagos Islands sea lions.

Even low levels of widely used agricultural chemicals were linked to accelerated ageing, research suggests

Global warming is impacting ocean circulation and photosynthesis in phytoplankton, shrinking food supplies for krill, whales, and seals.

The very, very long-lived Greenland sharks were long thought to be practically blind. But a new study finds that they not only can see but also maintain their vision into old age

“We can no longer lend our credibility to an organization that has lost its integrity,” write four scientists and administrators who recently resigned from the NIH.

First Nations on northern Vancouver Island are criticizing the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) for a lack of consultation prior to opening commercial krill fishing in what they say are "fragi...

The Trump administration will withdraw from dozens of international organizations, including the U.N.’s population agency and the U.N. treaty that establishes international climate negotiations.

UBC researchers hope a new rock reef at the Lynn Creek Estuary will be a welcoming home for lab-grown bull kelp. The project, in partnership with Neptune Terminals, includes a large reef built with ab...

Scientists have confirmed for the first time a potentially lethal pathogen circulating among whale populations in Arctic waters, following an innovative

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HALIFAX — Scientists have found evidence that two unlikely collaborators — killer whales and dolphins — may be helping each other find and feast on salmon off the coast of British Columbia. Sarah Fort...

Dr. Vinay Prasad circulated a memo before FDA scientists finished their work. His conclusions overshot what the agency’s own analysts ultimately found.

Researchers from Dalhousie University were trying to study how northern resident orcas find salmon to eat, but they ended up finding an unexpected symbiosis with another species — dolphins.

The Vietnamese government has temporarily suspended the enforcement of minimum size regulations for skipjack and other species.

Scientists have found evidence that two unlikely collaborators — killer whales and dolphins — may be helping each other find and feast on salmon off the coast of British Columbia.

Large-scale analyses of bird species traits reveal that land-use change reduces resilience of key ecological functions more than previously thought.

A U.S.-based research team has documented a rare glimpse of Bigg's killer whales engaging in some unusual behaviour, witnessing the marine mammals quietly stalking sea birds in shallow water.

New research indicates orcas that prowl the Oregon coast each spring are their own "sub-population"

The Maldivian government reopened gulper shark fishing, carving a species-level exemption that weakens both protections and reputations.

Researchers identified two ecologically distinct communities of transient killer whales along the West Coast, each with unique hunting behaviors, habitats, and social networks.

Ginkgo-toothed beaked whales have long remained a mystery, but a groundbreaking sighting may soon change that.View on euronews

Indigenous leaders and conservation groups are rallying for an immediate ban on herring fishing, warning the fish is vanishing from the Salish Sea — but the fisheries department insists the numbers te...

The U.S. EPA today released a revised definition of “waters of the United States, narrowing the waters protected under the Clean Water Act. Statement by Dr. Stacy Woods at the Union of Concerned Scien...

Instead of asking whether sea lions are eating the right food, this study asked how a changing ocean is shaping the food that’s available, and how adaptable sea lions can be in response.

Efforts in Indonesia and Zambia are closing the gender gap in aquaculture and fisheries, highlighting women’s contributions and leadership.

NOAA did not renew a contract that supported a handful of seismic stations in Alaska. This could hamper tsunami warnings for Alaska, Hawaiʻi and the West Coast.

It's time for us to reconnect with the radical, system-changing spirit that was once at the heart of our field.

The Union of Concerned Scientists invites you to a virtual science advocacy training on how the scientific community can push back against the growing authoritarian threat and stand up for our democracy. Thursday, November 20, 3:00–4:00 p.m. ET.

A poll from the journal Nature found that 75% of researchers in the U.S. are considering leaving the country. That includes a man who’s been dubbed the "Mozart of Math." Stephanie Sy examines what’s b...

Critics say scientists ‘held hostage’ by RFK Jr as changes mean vaccine development and guidance in peril

Thai villagers are not giving up on saving their homes from coastal erosion.

Explore U.S. billion-dollar weather and climate disasters since 1980, including total costs, trends, and impacts.