ecosystem
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![Gobies control turtleweed](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5BZe4vW9EArjiFA3vP8yp-320-80.jpg)
Tiny Neighbors Keep Coral Reefs Clean
By Susan M. Reiss published
When coral reefs call, the goby fish come to the rescue.
![wetlands, flooding, water](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fgmXEE8uoT3QpcvPGk8W3g-320-80.jpg)
Let Nature Fill in the Details (Op-Ed)
By David Festa published
Nature, in some situations, can do more than people to restore wetlands.
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Wolves Must Not Lose Their Endangered Status (Op-Ed)
By Andrew Wetzler published
If wolves lose endangered status, entire ecosystems will suffer.
![meteorite impact crater, glass beads](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jqwWbVh6KexysKp8ecUfAA-320-80.jpg)
Meteorite Impacts Leave Behind Time-Capsules of Ecosystems (Op-Ed)
By Akshat Rathi published
Now, in what is a fascinating tale of serendipity, researchers have found that these events don’t entirely destroy all traces of life at the site of impact.
![tiger sharks, ecosystem threats](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/eceqrXG3ZWC9vzDz8ZdrBi-320-80.jpg)
Threats To Sharks Threaten Entire Ecosystems
By Michael Heithaus published
For ecologist Michael Heithaus, every week is shark week.
![Aral Sea](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Y49oC7dUqYAfS7PwryQhXX-320-80.jpg)
Gallery: First Red List of Endangered Ecosystems
By Becky Oskin published
Case studies detail ecosystems at risk.
![alvar beach](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hAp7kXNcJBj54JumnN6JgT-320-80.jpg)
Criteria for 'Red List' of Endangered Ecosystems Released
By Becky Oskin published
Case studies reveal ecosystems at risk around the world.
![vole](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WzJeftnMvX8B8Qux9iqutk-320-80.jpg)
Vole Population Booms on the Decline in Europe
By Tanya Lewis published
Smaller population peaks could deal a blow to many species that depend on these animals.
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