Deep sea ecosystems are some of the most mysterious and unexplored regions of the Earth that reside more than 650 feet below ...

Smithsonian researchers study the ocean and freshwater ecosystems around the world. Using collections, SCUBA, submersibles, and more we ask questions about marine biodiversity, coastal ecosystems, ...

By reducing the acidity of surrounding waters, seagrass ecosystems help protect animals with shells or external skeletons. In the sunlit surface layer of oceans Like land plants and seagrasses ...

Alternative seafood offers a sustainable way to meet demand while reducing ocean strain, climate impact, and biodiversity ...

May 7, 2025 — Parasites are crucial indicators of ecosystem health ... Loss of Sea Ice Alters the Colors of Light in the Ocean May 2, 2025 — The disappearance of sea ice in polar regions ...

For years, the Endangered Species Act has been interpreted in a way that preserves the environments where endangered and ...

She was worried about the role sea stars play in the tidepools ecosystem. To us, they might seem like pretty creatures that come in a fun shape, but to many of the ocean animals they interact with ...

This fish lives the majority of its life in the open ocean and these ... the soil, the plants and the animals are all connected; they are all part of the ecosystem. Ecosystems come in all shapes ...