And so are its consequences for the sensitive ecosystem. Ivano Aiello, professor and chair at Moss Landing Marine Labs, has found nanoparticles of manganese, cobalt and nickel in the soil of Elkhorn ...

It's a classic tale of nature finding a way. An invasive species of crab was threatening an entire ecosystem in Monterey County's Elkhorn Slough—until an unexpected hero stepped in. And ...

Aiello has been monitoring the soil at the slough for over a decade. He’s now checking whether the metals are moving through the ecosystem, especially as the tides ebb and flow. Currently the animals ...