Off the coast of British Columbia, dolphins lead killer whales to salmon and earn their share of lunch, a new study reveals.
Author: Alexa Robles-Gil
She Studied Mosquitoes to Prevent Malaria
Jenny Carlson Donnelly traveled to malaria-affected countries to test mosquitoes and save lives. Then she lost her job at U.S.A.I.D.
Sharks and Rays Gain Sweeping Protections from Wildlife Trade
A global treaty has extended trade protections to more than 70 shark and ray species whose numbers are in sharp decline.
Armed With Anemones: How Some Young Fish Survive in the Sea
Photos taken by blackwater divers offered a new glimpse into the early life stages of marine fishes and their interactions with other animals.
A New, ‘Adorable’ Deep-Sea Fish Swims Into View
The bumpy snailfish, discovered 10,000 feet down off the coast of California, shows that not all denizens of the abyss are frightening.
In Yellowstone, Migratory Bison Reawaken a Landscape
A recent study hints at the potential benefits of restoring bison to an ecosystem.
Like Humans, Every Tree Has Its Own Microbiome, a New Study Has Found
Scientists have found that a single tree can be home to a trillion microbial cells — an invisible ecosystem that is only beginning to be understood.
This Elusive Antarctic Squid Was Seen for the First Time
An expedition in the Southern Ocean captured video of a rare species of deep-sea cephalopod. Until now, it had been found only in fishing nets and in the bellies of seabirds.