Numbers of two Mediterranean turtle species have risen in the last three decades—but in Cyprus the recoveries are happening at different rates, new research shows.
Ecology
May 11, 2021
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Thousands of sharks have been illegally caught in a Marine Protected Area (MPA) in the Indian Ocean, new research shows.
Ecology
May 10, 2021
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A recent study has revealed that to better conserve the giant trevally, an economically important game fish in the Seychelles, its nursery areas should be protected, along with the larger areas the adults of the species frequently ...
Plants & Animals
Apr 15, 2021
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1,300 native oysters have been returned to waters in River Conwy as part of an ambitious restoration project to bring back these 'ocean superheroes' from the brink of extinction. The Wild Oysters Project, a partnership between ...
Plants & Animals
Apr 14, 2021
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The ocean's mammals are at a crucial crossroads—with some at risk of extinction and others showing signs of recovery, researchers say.
Plants & Animals
Mar 25, 2021
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Marine heatwaves are dramatically affecting the marine ecosystems of the world and the Mediterranean is no exception. In the Mediterranean, these extreme climate episodes and its resulting massive mortality of species are ...
Ecology
Mar 18, 2021
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Antarctica may have a reputation for being cold, icy, and lifeless for miles on end, but an important marine animal near the continent is the focus of a new study. This study investigates how the animals—ascidians, also ...
Environment
Mar 18, 2021
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New research led by BirdLife International, the University of East Anglia (UEA) and British Antarctic Survey highlights how a proposed network of marine protected areas could help safeguard some of the most important areas ...
Plants & Animals
Jan 20, 2021
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A global coalition of more than 50 countries have this week pledged to protect over 30% of the planet's lands and seas by the end of this decade. Their reasoning is clear: we need greater protection for nature, to prevent ...
Plants & Animals
Jan 15, 2021
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Picture the scene. Swimming off Scotland's west coast during a summer holiday you notice a large dark shark nearly 10 meters long headed towards you. A prominent triangular dorsal fin cuts the surface, the powerful rhythmically ...
Plants & Animals
Jan 4, 2021
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