Birds are a barometer of the health of water sources, habitats, and air quality. A notable example is the use of canaries in ...

A new study has uncovered evidence of far-reaching ecosystem consequences following the disappearance of Great white sharks (Carcharodon carcharias) from False Bay, South Africa. The research spans ...

While an abundance of parasites might seem like a bad thing, their absence actually signals trouble in the environment. Parasites are found throughout nature and are part of nearly every major animal ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. The combined effects of humanity’s actions are making ecosystems less resistant to change, and threatening the vital ecosystem services humanity ...

Florida’s Indian River Lagoon in 2019, which has suffered from frequent harmful algal blooms that have damaged habitats like seagrass beds. While an abundance of parasites might seem like a bad thing, ...