These Butterflies Have the Longest Known Migration Route
Each fall, Painted Lady butterflies (Vanessa cardui) migrate from Europe to subtropical Africa. Individuals can travel as far as 4,000 kilometers.
Sargassum in the Atlantic Ocean Reaches a New Spring High
Researchers using remote sensing data from NASA’s Aqua and Terra satellites have measured the largest ever March density in the Great Sargassum Belt.
Wildlife Conservation in the Face of Climate Change: The Importance of Protected Areas
Protected areas are important for providing refuge to amphibians and reptiles impacted by climate change.
California’s Wet Winter Brought Back an Ancient Lake
After an exceptionally wet California winter, the once-vanished Tulare Lake reemerges, reclaiming a portion of its historic expanse.
What is the Difference Between a Sea and an Ocean?
A look at the geographic definitions of oceans and seas.