Scientists conduct research on twin forcing agents of environmental change
When rain began falling in northern Georgia on September 15, 2009, little did Atlantans know that they would witness epic flooding throughout the city. Neighborhoods such as Peachtree Hills were submerged; Georgia’s busiest expressway was underwater, as were other roads and …
Monterey Bay kelp forests depend on sea otters to control urchins
Sea otters have long been recognized as a classic example of a keystone species, a dominant predator that maintains the balance of kelp forest ecosystems by controlling populations of sea urchins, which are voracious kelp grazers.
