The kelp forest is ephemeral, yet foundational. Fronds of this fast-growing giant seaweed come and go with the seasons, storms and waves, supporting communities of fish, invertebrates and even mammals ...
Ghost crabs, notably species within the genus Ocypode, are emblematic inhabitants of sandy beach ecosystems across tropical and subtropical regions. Their burrowing behaviour, ease of detection and ...
Japan is combining education, culture and technology to encourage reciprocal relationships between coastal communities and ...
A sea lion chomping on a guitarfish and a scene showing a flock of seagulls sitting on an eroded area of sand at Main Beach took top honors in this year’s 13th annual Laguna Bluebelt Photo Contest.
FOLLY BEACH, S.C. (WCIV) — When you are walking along the beach, you may see some signs saying, “please, keep off dunes.” These dunes are a key to protecting coastal communities from disastrous ...
When we think of "the environment," we tend to picture the beach. But on a barrier island, the ecosystem is the whole neighborhood.
A leap of faith : the evolution of beach spawning in fishes -- Surf, sand, and beach : physical conditions of shore habitats for fishes -- Locals only : beach-spawning behavior in resident intertidal ...
Over the past 30 days, I built a custom Beach Ecosystem Terrarium in my bedroom. Throughout the month, I added various animals including hermit crabs, gobies, snails, and shrimp. The project included ...