There are “plant-like,” “animal-like,” and “fungus-like” protists. But it’s surprisingly hard to say exactly what a protist is—these organisms are defined more by what they’re not.
February 1, 2023 •
To Count Seabirds From Above, Fly Slowly And Pack a Big Lens
October 13, 2022 •
Aerial wildlife surveys, conducted by the USGS to inform the coming offshore wind energy boom, are strikingly beautiful, for government data. They were also hard-won.
Kelp Forests Surge Back on Parts of the North Coast, with a Lesson About Environmental Stability
September 13, 2021 •
Some scientists thought kelp’s near-disappearance from the waters off California was likely a new normal. Then, at least temporarily, the kelp came back.
Volunteer Divers Hope to Restore Kelp from the Ground Up
January 7, 2021 •
Can volunteer scuba divers start a turnaround for Northern California kelp forests?