Surveillance technology intended to protect endangered species is weaponized against locals, with repercussions that range from harassment to physical violence.
Nature really has a lot to say, if we're willing to take a closer look.
This marks the first time a shark has been caught on camera in these frigid waters.
When these trees burn, they release massive amounts of carbon, intensifying the very climate crisis fueling these wildfires.
President Trump has legalized commercial fishing in the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument, which has been federally protected for a decade.
Government and private pest control services have collected roughly 8,000 frozen iguanas from across the state.
We'll give you a hint: It lives underwater, but it doesn't swim. At least, not as an adult.
Can’t remember the last time you heard good news about this threatened species? Well, here you go.
The recovered carcass is believed to be a fin whale, the second largest species on Earth.
A detailed investigation into these strange creatures is finally giving scientists and fishermen valuable clues about when and where they strike.
With no humans to leave behind scraps, this urban bird evolved and developed a longer beak, which shrank again once people came back.
The world’s tallest peak has a serious trash problem. Officials hope a revised cleanup plan could finally make a difference.
Don't watch "A Merry Little Ex-Mas" for the cheesy romance. Watch it for the sustainability messages, which shine as bright as LED Christmas lights.
The outlook is grim, but a new report lays out a path to nearly eradicate plastic packaging pollution within the next 15 years.
This annual competition showcases photography that documents extraordinary moments in natural history and highlights conservation issues.
Efforts to expand deep-sea mining are alarming scientists and Indigenous leaders, who worry mining risks fisheries and food security.
After going nearly extinct in the 1990s, these tropical snails have made a fabulous comeback—highlighting the value of carefully planned, long-term conservation projects.
A controversial conservation strategy that has sparked division among both lawmakers and environmentalists will move forward.
A new study has found evidence to suggest that warheads tossed into the sea can serve as viable habitat for several species of marine life, but that doesn't mean we should leave them at the bottom of the ocean.
The winners of the 2025 Ocean Photographer of the Year competition captured the ocean and its wildlife like you’ve never seen before.