Protecting the ocean: 5 essential reads on invasive species, overfishing and other threats to sea life
Humans rely on the ocean for food, jobs and other resources, but these systems are being stressed to the brink.
June 6, 2023 • ~9 min
Invasive lionfish have spread south from the Caribbean to Brazil, threatening ecosystems and livelihoods
One of the most damaging invasive species in the oceans has breached a major barrier – the Amazon-Orinoco river plume – and is spreading along Brazil’s coast. Scientists are trying to catch up.
June 1, 2023 • ~11 min
A shortage of native seeds is slowing land restoration across the US, which is crucial for tackling climate change and extinctions
Native plants help damaged landscapes by stabilizing soil, fighting invasive species and sheltering pollinators. Two horticulture experts explain what they’re doing to help develop new seed sources.
March 28, 2023 • ~9 min
Those seeds clinging to your hiking socks may be from invasive plants – here's how to avoid spreading them to new locations
Invasive species cause billions of dollars in damage across the US every year. Hikers and backpackers can take simple steps to avoid spreading seeds and making the problem worse.
March 17, 2023 • ~9 min
Once the Callery pear tree was landscapers' favorite – now states are banning this invasive species and urging homeowners to cut it down
They’re beautiful in bloom, but Callery pear trees crowd out native plants and turn productive open land into woody thickets.
March 8, 2023 • ~9 min
Noble false widows: the tiny spiders taking a big bite out of British and Irish wildlife
Once confined to the Canary Islands, noble false widow spiders are casting their web worldwide.
Feb. 20, 2023 • ~8 min
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