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?

The harbor seals of Alaska’s Iliamna Lake, which make up one of only five freshwater seal populations in the world, have long been a subject of fascination for their separateness from the seals that ...

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

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

With northern pike now capable of crossing saltwater barriers, the need for mitigation efforts has never been more urgent.

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 ...

Rising carbon dioxide levels affect more than just the climate; they also affect the chemistry of the oceans. When saltwater absorbs carbon dioxide, it becomes acidic, which alters the aquatic animal ...

Offshore wind farms release significant amounts of metals like aluminum, zinc, and indium into the ocean due to corrosion-protection systems, posing risks to ecosystems, seafood safety, and human ...

THIS ARTICLE IS republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Firefighters battling the deadly wildfires that raced through the Los Angeles area in January 2025 have been ...

The combined impact of the wildfire and the salt from the seawater influences soil health, vegetation recovery and can have long-term effects on the local ecosystem. Saltwater is also less ...

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