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The Corals That Shouldn’t Exist

Beneath Miami’s skyscrapers, a colony of corals defies expectations—and offers insight into other undersea urban ecosystems. The post The Corals That Shouldn’t Exist appeared first on bioGraphic.

bioGraphicJun 30, 2026

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Shrimp Shell Slurry to the Rescue?

A new, multistep chemical process can turn bits of organic waste into “carbon-negative” fuel, food, and construction material. The post Shrimp Shell Slurry to the Rescue? appeared first on bioGraphic.

bioGraphicJun 26, 2026

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The Return of the Kite

In the 1990s, red kites were reintroduced to England from Spain. Now, the English are returning the favor. The post The Return of the Kite appeared first on bioGraphic.

bioGraphicJun 24, 2026

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Listening for Life Among the Dead

A local chapter of a national frog survey convenes at a storied Massachusetts cemetery. The post Listening for Life Among the Dead appeared first on bioGraphic.

bioGraphicJun 23, 2026

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The Lonely Race to Save Ukraine’s Past

In a country ravaged by war, Ukraine’s conservators are torn between protecting the country’s past and fighting for its future. The post The Lonely Race to Save Ukraine’s Past appeared first on bioGraphic.

bioGraphicJun 18, 2026

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Pave Paradise, Relocate a Gopher Tortoise

As Florida’s human population booms, a lucrative cottage industry has sprung up: moving gopher tortoises away from new developments. What does it mean for the reptiles? The post Pave Paradise, Relocate a Gopher Tortoise appeared first on bioGraphic.

bioGraphicJun 16, 2026

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No One Knows How to Handle Nurdle Spills

A year after a shipwreck flooded India’s beaches with tiny plastic pieces, scientists fear the environmental damage has just begun. The post No One Knows How to Handle Nurdle Spills appeared first on bioGraphic.

bioGraphicJun 11, 2026

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Life in the Last Ice Age, as Told by Squirrel Scat

Ancient DNA, preserved for 700,000 years in ground squirrel poop, offers a new view of Pleistocene ecology. The post Life in the Last Ice Age, as Told by Squirrel Scat appeared first on bioGraphic.

bioGraphicJun 9, 2026

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The Search for the Perfect Snail Snack - bioGraphic

Hawai‘i’s depleted land snails are eking out an existence in human care. Giving them a brighter future means figuring out what they actually want to eat.

bioGraphicMar 26, 20266 min read

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The Ghosts of Conservation Past

A look back at the United States’ outsize influence on global conservation reveals why the latest funding cuts should come as no surprise.

Mark GarrisonFeb 26, 202616 min read

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Lens of Time: The Art of Staying Stable - bioGraphic

A tiny copper cannonball is no match for this hawkmoth's hovering prowess.

BenAug 27, 20182 min read

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How to Count a Wolf - bioGraphic

The first step in managing a rare and controversial predator—particularly in a state where it's been absent for decades—is knowing how many you have. That’s easier said than done with a species as elusive as this one.

Steven BedardFeb 25, 20213 min read

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The Future of Conservation Without U.S. Aid

The Trump administration’s cuts to biodiversity funding have imperiled species, habitats, and the people who defend both. Now the world seeks a new way forward.

Steven BedardFeb 26, 202619 min read

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Conservation Enters a New Era - bioGraphic

One year after the Trump administration slashed biodiversity protections at home and abroad, people and organizations are figuring out where to go from here.

Mark GarrisonFeb 26, 20261 min read

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The Fight for the Heart of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - bioGraphic

One year after the Trump administration threw the EPA into chaos, former employees continue to push back—and to dream of an agency reborn.

Mark GarrisonFeb 26, 202612 min read

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In the Wake of the Storm

A look back at the United States’ outsize influence on global conservation—and why the latest funding cuts are hardly surprising.

Mark GarrisonFeb 26, 202611 min read

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After the Outbreak - bioGraphic

A northern gannet colony devastated by avian influenza is slowly recovering—and so are the researchers who witnessed the virus’s wrath.

Mark GarrisonFeb 12, 20265 min read

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A Mysterious Salmon-Killing Affliction is a Mystery No More - bioGraphic

In California, scientists tracked the source of a severe vitamin deficiency that’s killing endangered fish.

Mark GarrisonFeb 6, 20266 min read

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Lessons in Longevity

Pronghorn have survived even as the mammals they evolved alongside have perished. Can they weather the uncertain future of the Anthropocene?

Mark GarrisonFeb 5, 202616 min read

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The Rwandan City Where Wetlands Are Winning

To save its citizens from floods, Kigali is betting big on wetland restoration.

Mark GarrisonJan 28, 20269 min read

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The Curse of Dead Corals - bioGraphic

When heat waves bleach reefs, do dead coral skeletons help or hinder recovery?

Mark GarrisonJan 29, 20265 min read

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The Scourge of Native Oaks is Blowing in the Wind

Scientists and conservationists in the U.S. Midwest are working to stop industrial herbicides from drifting onto the region’s remaining hardwood trees.

Mark GarrisonNov 25, 202516 min read

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An Audacious Plan in the Twilight - bioGraphic

A team of deep-reef explorers attempts to document the unknown biodiversity of Vanuatu’s twilight zone.

Salvador IbarraApr 26, 201628 min read

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The Eyes Have It - bioGraphic

The mysterious northern pygmy squid develops into a brilliant predator.

Mark GarrisonJan 23, 20263 min read

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How to Kill a Million Sea Stars - bioGraphic

Synthetic pheromones offer a promising new means of controlling troublesome crown-of-thorns starfish.

Mark GarrisonJan 22, 20265 min read

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When Squirrels Meet the Delmar Divide - bioGraphic

Segregation in St. Louis, Missouri, is shaping the genetics of the city’s eastern gray squirrels.

Mark GarrisonJan 15, 20264 min read

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Is it Too Soon to Whoop for Whooping Cranes?

Conservationists managed to save North America’s whooping cranes from extinction once, but the birds now face mounting threats in their winter habitat along the coast of Texas.

Mark GarrisonJan 14, 202616 min read

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Pachyderm Pharmacies - bioGraphic

Scientists find that elephants who raid farms might be looking for medicinal plants, sparking a cross-species exchange of pharmaceutical knowledge.

Mark GarrisonJan 8, 20265 min read

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Why Are Loons Still Dying from Lead Poisoning?

In the United States, efforts to save a beloved species face pushback from a surprising foe: gun rights advocates.

Mark GarrisonDec 23, 202519 min read

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The Reptile Who Plays Possum - bioGraphic

Grass snakes fake death to avoid predation.

Mark GarrisonJan 7, 20263 min read