This is an ocean planet. And every company—whether it realizes it or not—depends on the biodiversity, food systems, and ...

The blooms have become an annual problem in the Great Lakes. DNA studies show what’s growing there and why it’s dangerous.

Researchers studying the ancient reptiles found high levels of mercury, a potent neurotoxin. Their discovery — reported in ...

Brazilian researchers discovered unborn dolphin calves already carry toxic metals absorbed from their mothers before birth.

This diffusion‑limited regime likely dominates for fluffier aggregates made of phytoplankton remains, fecal pellets, or ...

The risk of harmful algal blooms can be reduced. The biggest drivers of the increase are farm fertilizer and climate change.

Many pier fishermen in Southern California still eat DDT-contaminated fish, while government efforts struggle to address the ...

Blooms of coccolithophores can also be beneficial for the local environment. For example, their calcium carbonate scales can ...