Restoring Florida's Mangroves

Hurricanes and changes to natural hydrology have hammered Florida's mangroves, but restoration efforts are seeing some success. Read more in this piece for The Revelator, one of the publication's 15 most newsworthy articles in 2025. 

Hammerhead Sharks in the Gulf

 Critically endangered scalloped hammerhead sharks are one of the 10 most common shark species in Texas waters, often caught by beach anglers. These sharks also help maintain the overall health of the Gulf. Read more about them in the December issue of Texas Parks & Wildlife Magazine. 

Storing the World's Data in DNA

Deoxyribonucleic acid or DNA theoretically could fit all the data generated by humans in your coffee cup–and store it for thousands of years. Several hurdles to making this technology a reality remain, primarily the expense of generating the DNA, but scientists aren't giving up. Read more in this piece for Popular Mechanics. 

Making better plastics

 To help solve the problem of plastic pollution, scientists are trying to make "better" plastics. This piece for The Revelator explores the pros and cons of these materials. 

Responsible marine wildlife watching

Encounters with marine animals like whales and dugongs can be profound, even life-changing experiences for divers, benefit local economies, and provide opportunities to educate people about wildlife and the environment. But unless done right, these encounters can negatively affect the animals. Read how to do them right. 

Tracking the Migrations of Sharks

Scientists are learning more about the incredible migrations of shark species in order to help protect them. Read about some of the latest research in this story for The Revelator. 

Dutch Oven Cooking

At Lake Tawakoni State Park near Dallas, birdwatch, fish, hike, camp and learn how to cook just about anything Dutch oven style as part of the Texas Outdoor Family workshops.