Peak water limits with Peter Gleick

Our water use has the potential to reach peak limits. Water expert Peter Gleick said we've already hit peak limits in many parts of the world. Read more about peak water.

Beautiful barrier islands seen from space, as sea level rises

If you love Earth's oceans, check out this NASA survey - released in spring 2011 - offering new insights about barrier islands.

2011 Gulf of Mexico dead zone biggest ever?

Biological oceanographer Nancy Rabalaisthe speaks with EarthSky about how the extreme flooding of the Mississippi River in spring 2011 might result in the largest-ever dead zone in the Gulf of Mexico.

Singing mice woo mates with tiny serenades

Singing mice live in the cloud forests of Central America and are known for their spectacular vocal displays. Watch the video!

Amphibian fungus reaches Central American holdout

An amphibian fungus has caused populations to decline worldwide. The fungus has now emerged in what was the last geographical holdout. Read more.

CO2 from human activity far surpasses that of volcanoes

Human activity produces more CO2 in three to five days than all volcanoes produce in a year, according to study. Read more about CO2 from human activity.

World’s best scuba diving video

If you dream of scuba diving, enjoy this video from shallow water dives at the "center of the center" of marine biodiversity in the Philippines.

Google Ocean maps dive deep

You can now see detailed views of deep ocean floor through Google Ocean. Read more about Google ocean maps and seafloor topography.

Parrots and crows solve same puzzle in their own way

Study shows how two highly intelligent bird species, parrots and crows, use native talents to inform their decisions. Read more about these smart birds.

June 2011 Arizona fires seen from space

By Friday evening, June 10, the Wallow fire in Arizona had burned nearly 409,000 acres. Three images taken from space show the fierce magnitude of this event.