Read the latest positive news, breakthroughs, and inspiring stories about coastal ecosystems, curated daily by BrightWire.
That pretty seashell might look like harmless beach debris, but scientists studying India's coasts have discovered it plays a vital role in protecting shorelines and providing homes for hermit crabs. New research shows why leaving shells where you find them helps entire coastal ecosystems thrive.
A coastal forest restoration project in southern Taiwan has transformed nearly two acres of invasive plants into a thriving native ecosystem, complete with returning wildlife. The success could guide similar projects across the region.
A coastal wolf in British Columbia was filmed swimming out to retrieve a submerged crab trap, solving a puzzle no wild canid had ever been recorded attempting. The stunning footage is sparking debate about just how clever wolves really are.
After 30 years of shrinking, the world's mangrove forests started recovering around 2010 and have nearly reversed their losses. New satellite data shows these critical coastal ecosystems are not only expanding but getting healthier.
The world's mangrove forests quietly remove nearly a million tons of harmful nitrogen pollution from coastal waters every year, providing a cleanup service worth $8.7 billion. New research reveals these coastal guardians could do even more with the right conditions.
The Netherlands just transformed nearly 45,000 acres of stunning coastal dunes into its newest national park, protecting 7,000 species right next door to over a million residents. De Hollandse Duinen proves nature and city life can thrive together.
America's only native stork has officially recovered from near extinction, with populations soaring from devastating lows to over 10,000 breeding pairs across six southeastern states. The wood stork's delisting marks a major win for wetland conservation and coastal communities.
A groundbreaking model reveals that coastal salt marshes capture 67 million tons of carbon yearly, filling a major gap in our understanding of nature's climate solutions. The breakthrough helps scientists finally measure these hidden carbon heroes.