The average human brain contains around 7 grams of plastic, but it’s unclear how this affects us. Now animal studies are revealing links to poor cognition and weird behaviour ...

Scientists have discovered microplastics in whale organs, raising concerns about plastic pollution's impact on marine life.

Many of the planet’s most consequential ecological changes don’t come with viral footage or easy villains. They unfold ...

This traveling exhibit features nine larger-than-life sculptures of animals made from trash and debris washed up from the ...

Even biologists only capture a glimpse of the lives of whales. There are still many species whose lives are largely a mystery ...

Ocean scientists have been utilizing satellite technology to provide a clearer look at the phytoplankton that forms the foundation of aquatic ecosystems.

Within eight weeks of opening, the North East Seal Triage (NEST) unit in Northumberland, England, has helped rescue and ...

Sri Lankan waters are considered a haven for the largest creatures ever to have lived, the blue whale, a rare place for a ...

Many marine and land animals are harmed by plastic pollution. Here are some animals that are most affected by plastic ...

Transforming places through critical thinking and public engagement. We play an internationally leading role in research and academic inquiry associated with the development, management and ...

This week, readers write about the pros and cons of paper straws, how to get students moving and creating a more humane and animal-friendly city.

Lorayne Meltzer has lived along the Gulf of California for 30 years. As an ecologist and director of a binational field station, she’s supported many scientists in their research into this biodiverse ...