Herbicide modeling to help turn tide on reef damage
As one of Australia's great natural wonders, the Great Barrier Reef supports both ecosystems and a multitude of industries.
Ecology
May 22, 2023
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Drying California lake to get $250M in US drought funding
The federal government said Monday it will spend $250 million over four years on environmental cleanup and restoration work around a drying Southern California lake that's fed by the depleted Colorado River.
Environment
Nov 29, 2022
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Nigeria's pristine freshwater ecosystems need protection before they are lost
As human populations grow, pure freshwater systems are becoming rare around the world. Urbanization and infrastructure development have had an impact on the natural environment in African countries, as elsewhere. Many species ...
Environment
Apr 21, 2022
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Half the world is facing water scarcity, floods and dirty water. Large investments are needed for effective solutions
More than half the world's population faces water scarcity for at least one month every year. Meanwhile, some people have to deal with too much water, while others have access to only poor water quality. That's billions of ...
Environment
Mar 1, 2022
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SeaWorld ramps up care for threatened Florida manatees
The SeaWorld theme park in Orlando is opening new pools to care for Florida manatees that are dying from starvation due to poor water quality in their normal habitat.
Ecology
Feb 4, 2022
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Florida surpasses a grim milestone: One thousand dead manatees
Since July, every weekly update from state wildlife officials has set a new record for the most manatee deaths counted in a single year. On Wednesday, Florida crossed an especially tragic threshold: More than 1,000 manatees ...
Plants & Animals
Nov 17, 2021
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Great Barrier Reef avoids UNESCO 'in danger' listing
Australia on Friday avoided having the Great Barrier Reef listed as an endangered world heritage site by UNESCO, despite extensive climate change-fuelled damage to the ecosystem's corals.
Ecology
Jul 23, 2021
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Fish farms moving onshore
Land-based fish farming offers many benefits to both the fish and the environment. In traditional offshore farms, the fish are vulnerable to sea lice infestation and infectious diseases. Modern land-based aquaculture systems ...
Plants & Animals
Mar 26, 2021
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A tale of two rivers: is it safer to swim in the Yarra in Victoria, or the Nepean in NSW?
Cooling off with a swim in the river is a popular summer pastime in Australia, particularly for people who live a long distance from the beach.
Environment
Feb 5, 2020
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