The collapse of Florida’s oyster reefs serves as a stark reminder of the interconnected challenges we face: freshwater ...

NIU STEAM is back to fight a five-alarm blaze burning with question marks: Why can't salt water be used to put out forest fires?

In Australia's Northern Territory, you'll find plenty of saltwater crocodiles — but that's only thanks to a conservation ...

Oil spills can have devastating effects on salt marsh ecosystems, which are crucial ... Coastal wetlands that are flooded and drained by salt water brought in by the tides. Microbial Community ...

In emergencies, dumping ocean water on fires may be the best option. But seawater can have long-term effects on equipment and ecosystems, as a novel coastal experiment shows.

Our Aloft Ecosystem Guide tells you how ecosystems work in Aloft and what you need to do to repair the health of an island's environment. A Field Guide can tell you everything you need to know about ...

Ocean ecosystems play a critical role in carbon ... on CO2 and use photosynthesis to produce energy. They live in both saltwater and freshwater environments, drifting freely with currents.

Salt water from the ocean is an option for fighting L.A.'s fires, but it's more complicated than simply going to the beach to transport water to the hillsides.

Peatlands are critical ecosystems for carbon storage and biodiversity, containing more carbon than all the ... Jan. 30, 2025 — Sharks and rays have populated the world's oceans for around 450 ...

The brackish water, a blend of fresh and saltwater, fosters diverse ecosystems teeming with unique plant and animal life. This makes each paddleboarding excursion a chance to immerse oneself in ...

Saltwater intrusion is not confined to Florida or Delaware; it is a national issue. From coastal California to the Gulf of Mexico, it is driven by climate change and unsustainable water management ...

Firefighters battling the deadly wildfires that raced through the Los Angeles area in January 2025 have been hampered by a limited supply of freshwater. So, when the winds are calm enough, skilled ...