The 1985 report of the discovery of an “ozone hole” over Antarctica focused attention on the idea that humans can have a significant impact on
Some scientists warn growing levels of human-caused noise in the oceans from military sonar, ships, oil exploration and drilling, offshore construction, motor boats, and jetskis
Bald eagles (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) are a member of the Accipitridae family, which also includes hawks, kites, and old-world vultures. Scientists loosely divide eagles into four
Marine debris and litter has become both a significant coastal and open ocean problem. Considerable portions of this debris is made of persistent synthetic materials
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The production and release of vast quantities of novel synthetic chemicals over the past 75 years has proved to be a great global experiment—one that
Although only a small percentage of oil enters the ocean from major oil spills, it is from studies during those events that we understand the
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text] Bottom trawls are large nets which are used to catch groundfish and other commercially targeted fish and crustacean species. Bottom trawls are
The San Joaquin Valley of California is a region of immense biological diversity, and includes a number of endemic species and unique biotic communities. California
The gray wolf, also known as the timber wolf, has endured a long and tumultuous relationship with humans. They thrived prior to the 20th century in
