Species have few good options when it comes to surviving climate change—they can genetically adapt to new conditions, shift their ranges, or both.

As one descends a mountain, the temperature steadily increases.

Coral reefs around the world are under increasing stress due to a combination of local and global factors.

Scientists have discovered that unlike wild oysters, farmed oysters bred for fast growth and disease resistance are able to adapt their shell growth to be more resilient to ocean acidification, according to a new study published in the journal Global Change Biology.

Climate change will have widespread consequences on the future of tourism, a new study from the University of Waterloo has found. 

Santa Barbara County residents love their coastline, from the small-town beaches of Carpinteria to Santa Barbara’s waterfront to camping hotspots like Jalama Beach and dramatic Guadalupe Dunes.

In spite of its clear significance to the planet, the expansive region is a complex and challenging place for remote sensing scientists to study.

Both stormwater control and stream restoration are proven ways to reduce erosion along water channels.

Many small water systems in the United States struggle with disinfection compliance, a new study by Ohio State engineering professor Natalie Hull found.

A new analysis of Kotzebue Sound fish has found that mercury levels in a variety of its subsistence species are safe for unrestricted consumption.