Nesting green sea turtles are benefiting from marine protected areas by using habitats found within their boundaries, according to a U.S. Geological Survey study that is the first to track the federally protected ...

Biology - Ecology

Apr 29, 2013 2 / 5 (1) 0

The Joint International Turtle Genomes Consortium, led by investigators from RIKEN, BGI, and Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute, has completed the genome sequencing of soft-shell turtle (Pelodiscus sinensis) and gr ...

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Apr 28, 2013 4.8 / 5 (4) 0 |

Australia Friday officially declared the creation of the world's largest network of marine reserves, protecting more than 2.3 million square kilometres (0.89 million square miles) of ocean environment.

Space & Earth - Environment

Nov 15, 2012 4.8 / 5 (5) 0

On a late August evening, thousands of baby endangered sea turtles flip, flop and somersault down the sands of this protected beach in northern Cyprus as excited onlookers cheer them on.

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Sep 09, 2012 not rated yet 0

Scientists were at a loss Friday to explain the mysterious deaths of more than 70 green turtles that have washed up on beaches in northeast Australia over the last week.

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Jun 29, 2012 5 / 5 (1) 0

Australia on Thursday announced plans to create the world's largest network of marine parks to protect ocean life, with limits placed on fishing and oil and gas exploration off the coast.

Space & Earth - Environment

Jun 14, 2012 5 / 5 (4) 1

Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard has attacked Queensland officials over their handling of a massive Indian-led US$6.3 billion coal mine project, accusing them of risking investor confidence.

Space & Earth - Environment

Jun 06, 2012 5 / 5 (1) 3

(Phys.org) -- How do you protect two species facing extinction when one begins to prey heavily on the other?

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May 08, 2012 5 / 5 (1) 0

In the search for sustainability of the ocean's fisheries, solutions can be found in a surprising place: the ancient past.

Biology - Ecology

Mar 23, 2012 4.8 / 5 (4) 4 |

Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) are providing sea turtles with an ideal habitat for foraging and may be keeping them safe from the threats of fishing. A study by an international team of scientists led by the ...

Biology - Ecology

Mar 18, 2012 5 / 5 (1) 1

Globally endangered green turtles are enjoying a baby boom on remote Philippine islands as a three-decade protection programme starts to pay off, environment group Conservation International said Wednesday.

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Feb 01, 2012 3.5 / 5 (2) 0

The mating habits of marine turtle may help to protect them against the effects of climate change, according to new research led by the University of Exeter. Published today in the journal Proceedings of th ...

Biology - Plants & Animals

Jan 24, 2012 4.3 / 5 (3) 5 |

(PhysOrg.com) -- A University of Queensland biological researcher has led the Moreton Bay release of four turtles that suffered starvation and illness from the January floods.

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Dec 01, 2011 5 / 5 (1) 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- Sea turtles face an uncertain future as a warming climate threatens to reduce their reproductive viability. However, new research led by the University of Exeter and published this week in ...

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Sep 26, 2011 not rated yet 1 |

The Coral Sea off Australia's northeast coast is one of the last remaining places brimming with large predatory fish such as sharks and tuna, a study released Saturday found.

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Aug 20, 2011 5 / 5 (1) 0