One fish, two fish, goldfish, no fish
Four years ago, our team began monitoring a uniquely threatened Massachusetts population of the typically saltwater species, the Threespine stickleback. This population is unique in that it inhabits an urban freshwater pond, despite being typically a saltwater species, and is … Continued
Shine Bright like a Bridle Shiner
Each year in late summer and early fall several of our field staff conduct surveys for bridle shiners. This is a small shiner species that is threatened and declining throughout much of its range and is listed as a species … Continued
It’s a TRAP
You pick up a peculiar scent in the marsh today. Delicious, you muse with interest, and the thought sets your turtle-tummy a-rumbling. Bright yellow dots adorn a smooth carapace, and this pretty turtle shell glides just under the surface of … Continued
The Endangered Species Act Turns 50!
Last week was the 50th anniversary of the U.S. Endangered Species Act of 1973, one of the most important tools for modern conservation in the U.S.A. and a model for similar laws among the states as well as other nations. … Continued