habitat restoration – The Loh Down On Science

Slimy Architects

July 13, 2026 Arjun Nair

Oysters need cloisters! This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science. We’ve demolished MOST natural oyster reefs. To rebuild them, we usually just dump flat rocks underwater. Sure, rocks offer a place to attach, but without hiding spots, baby oysters are easy prey! What’s missing? Enter Melanie

The Facts-olotls on Axolotls

June 5, 2026 Kristen Cramer

Will these amphibious influencers make an IRL comeback? This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science. Axolotls have overtaken the internet with their funky frills. But despite their social media presence, the wilderness lacks-olotl axolotls. Habitat destruction has left under a thousand in the wild. What can