Editor: While I understand the reasoning behind balloon releases as a way to honor deceased loved ones, I wish people would understand that they are harming the environment. These balloons end up in ...

If you’ve ever taken a stroll through Old Sacramento, you have probably seen a balloon artist whipping up a colorful balloon animal for a kid. To someone just walking by, it may seem that that’s all ...

This article is from Hakai Magazine, an online publication about science and society in coastal ecosystems. Read more stories like this at hakaimagazine.com. On a fall day in 2023, a juvenile Atlantic ...