Eelgrass may become the official marine flora of Massachusetts, thanks to a bill proposed by two North Shore teenagers who want recognition for this little-known but ecologically important plant.

Discover how Alligator Alcatraz came to be in the Everglades and the challenges it faces from environmentalists over potential ecological damage.

Their method was to glue eelgrass seeds onto clams. About 20,000 seeds were then put in the Long Island Sound so the clams can bury into the seafloor and plant the seeds.

The temporary migrant detention center in the Big Cypress National Preserve, part of the Everglades and known as Alligator Alcatraz, is up and running.. At least that was the new from July 1 when ...

The temporary migrant detention center in the Big Cypress National Preserve, part of the Everglades and known as Alligator Alcatraz, is up and running.. At least that was the new from July 1 when ...

The temporary migrant detention center in the Big Cypress National Preserve, part of the Everglades and known as Alligator Alcatraz, is up and running.. At least that was the new from July 1 when ...