Environmental Science Articles

Seahorses are small fish with a life span of one to five years. The seahorse life cycle includes males that get pregnant, which is as extreme as it gets for male parental care in the animal kingdom.

Salt marshes in estuaries have two main functions of interest to humanity. They provide crucial nursery habitat for the young of a great many fish, shrimp, and crab species that we like to eat. They are also Nature's septic system for all the organic waste we produce farther upstream.

Learn about the bowerbird, the bower (bachelor pad), and their remarkable mating behavior.

Development, pollution and habitat loss are causing an increase in the number of endangered species of salt marshes and a reduction in biodiversity.

There are various consequences of water pollution, from disruption of aquatic ecosystems to adverse effects on humans and marine organisms. While the main causes of water pollution can be categorized into point and nonpoint sources of pollution, the effects can be quite diverse.

The juveniles of many coastal marine fish species use estuaries as nursery habitat.

The giant anteater can eat thousands of ants in one day. Find more interesting facts about this anteater, including how big they get, how fierce they can become, how they give birth, and so much more.

The kangaroo is a fascinating creature with some remarkable abilities. Find fun and interesting facts on kangaroos, including their behavior, diet, habitat, and more.

The electric eel is a remarkable creature that can emit high volts of electricity. Learn how many volts they can emit and find other quick facts and information about the electric eel.

Ocean dead zones are areas where lack of oxygen in sea water prevents marine life from surviving. In recent decades, these deadly regions have been increasing in size and number.