The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is proposing rule changes for state recreational clam, mussel and oyster seasons to conserve shellfish populations, address increases in harvest ...

MICROPLASTICS are plastic particles smaller than five millimeters that originate from the breakdown of larger plastic items or are manufactured at small sizes for industrial and consumer use. They are ...

Scientists in Belgium—that celebrated bastion of ancient beer culture—are harnessing genetic breakthroughs and machine ...

We tend to think of animals as short-lived, especially when we compare their lifespans to human lifespans. But some species ...

Over the years, hundreds of these invaders have been lugged out of the ocean, where they cause immeasurable damage.

BOLDT DECISION, CANADIAN style? In recent years, Canadian waters have become a welcome option for North Olympic Peninsula ...

How do eel’s reproduce?

Scientists at the Max Planck Institute for Biology have discovered a remarkably streamlined strategy for developmental ...

Experts emphasize that prevention and early detection are the most effective tools. Experts issue warning about invading ...

New research shows that epaulette sharks, often called “walking sharks,” can produce eggs without increasing their overall energy use.

A new study has uncovered a hidden step that helps the deadliest malaria parasite survive and multiply inside the human body. Researchers studying Plasmodium falciparum found that the parasite relies ...

The duration of pink eye, or conjunctivitis, varies depending on whether it’s caused by a virus or bacteria, typically resolving within a few days to two weeks. Viral pink eye usually clears up on its ...