Arctic tundra now emits planet-warming pollution, federal report finds
Arctic tundra, which has stored carbon for thousands of years, has now become a source of planet-warming pollution.
Mexico dismantles illegal fishing cartels killing off rare vaquita porpoise
At a press conference, a top navy official confirmed that the Mexican government has arrested members of criminal groups dedicated to illegally fishing totoaba in the Gulf of California.
Cambodian leader orders Mekong safe zones to save rare dolphins
Cambodian premier Hun Sen on Monday ordered the creation of conservation zones on the Mekong river to protect critically endangered dolphins.
Coral bleaching causing ‘unnecessary’ fish fights
Fish that have lost food due to mass coral bleaching are getting into more unnecessary fights, potentially threatening their survival.
Once Devastated Pacific Reefs See Amazing Rebirth, Recovering With ‘Shocking Speed’
The Southern Line Islands lie in one of the hottest hot spots of warming in the Pacific Ocean, so the corals apparently have adapted to heat.
The European Commission Will Now Put A Limit On Underwater Noise Pollution Helping To Protect Critical Marine Species
Last week, the EU Commission set limits for underwater noise — a growing threat to the health and lives of whales, dolphins, and many other marine species.
Pacific Islands fight for existence before rising sea levels swallow them up
Although they contribute less than 0.03% of the world’s total carbon emissions, the Pacific Islands are at the front line of the climate crisis.
The Shark Fin Trade Will Finally Be Regulated Thanks to a Landmark Decision
Sharks may look intimidating, but humans are more threatening to sharks than they are to us.
6 Years Later, Marine Life Still Hasn’t Recovered From The Monstrous Ocean Heat Blob
Nicknamed ‘the Blob’, a large patch of abnormally warm water covering a section of the Pacific Ocean from 2014 to 2016 had a devastating impact on a wide variety of species.
A deep dive into Zero Hunger: the seaweed revolution
Seaweed is extremely protein rich, low in fat, low in carbohydrates, and rich in vitamins, zinc and iron
Battle to save Panama turtle at center of aphrodisiac superstition
The sea turtles of Punta Chame, a peninsula of Panama that juts into the Pacific Ocean, face an existential threat similar to the rhino and pangolin: human superstition.
Israel rushes to protect marine life as Mediterranean warms
Between the cliffs and crags of Israel’s submerged prehistoric coastline, a Mediterranean ecosystem is surging back to life.
Sea Turtle Sanctuary Has Survived 40 Years. Climate Change May Kill It.
Against long odds and initially strong opposition, a pristine marine turtle preserve in the Philippines has thrived for decades under the care of local fishermen.
Bumblebee population increases 116 times over in ‘remarkable’ Scotland rewilding project
‘The sound of traffic and a uniform sea of barley have been replaced by the most beautiful meadows, full of wildflowers, young saplings and the buzz of bees’
Barbados Completes World’s First ‘Debt-for-Climate’ Swap
Barbados has secured the world’s first “debt-for-climate” swap to finance crucial water and sewage projects that will help the island cope with the destructive impacts of climate change.
Killer whales have found new homes in the Arctic Ocean, potentially reshaping marine ecology
The vast ice sheets that historically kept killer whales out of the Arctic Ocean are melting as the region rapidly warms.
Pollution in Delhi hits record high, cloaking city in smog
India’s capital, Delhi, imposes emergency measures including closing schools and offices and barring heavy vehicles.
Denmark will plant 1 billion trees and convert 10 per cent of farmland into forest
Danish lawmakers on Monday agreed on a deal to plant one billion trees and convert 10 per cent of farmland into forest and natural habitats over the next two decades in an effort to reduce fertilizer usage.