Findings in the field of marine biology frequently reveal the undiscovered treasures of our oceans, much like chapters in a gripping novel. In what has called “an amazing discovery,” scientists have discovered, tucked away in the pristine seas of the Galápagos archipelago, the first nursery for hammerhead sharks. This discovery [...]
In Los Angeles, mosquito warriors are adding to their arsenal by fighting more mosquitoes. L.A. is releasing thousands of sterile male mosquitoes to repel aggressive female mosquitoes. A human-targeting kind of mosquitoes has spread to Southern California. The Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District initiated this tactic, by releasing [...]
To preserve the critically endangered red handfish species, a significant fraction of its decreasing population recently returned to its natural environment in Tasmania. This program, run by the Institute of Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS), underlines how important it is to preserve and revive this special marine species. Moreover, with an estimated 100 red handfish [...]
A recent study led by the German Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research (iDiv) and the Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU) has illuminated the profound influence of both land-use change and climate change on global biodiversity. Published in Science, this comprehensive analysis integrates data from thirteen distinct models to evaluate the [...]
Norway’s dedication to safeguarding marine biodiversity through its support for the United Nations Biodiversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Treaty, commonly referred to as the High Seas Treaty, stands as a testament to its environmental stewardship. Despite facing scrutiny over its domestic policies on seabed mining, Norway remains resolute [...]
Kaiserstraße, an upcoming residential development in Blumenau, Brazil, crafted by Alencar Arquitetura, stands poised to revolutionize urban living through its pioneering fusion of architecture and sustainability. Rooted in the city’s cultural heritage yet forward-looking in its design ethos, the building’s biophilic approach seeks to intertwine the urban landscape with nature, [...]
In an increasingly digitized world, where social media platforms and online interactions shape our daily lives, scientists are pioneering a bold new approach to biodiversity monitoring. Led by Dr. Andrea Soriano-Redondo and a team of global collaborators, a groundbreaking strategy is emerging from the University of Helsinki. This strategy proposes [...]
In the early stages of my tenure as Rare’s President, my recent visit to Indonesia was deeply influenced by the somber revelations of the latest IPCC AR6 synthesis report on climate change. This comprehensive report, released just last month, casts a foreboding shadow over the global landscape, emphasizing that the [...]
Eight months ago, the world witnessed a pivotal moment in the global effort to protect, conserve, and restore nature. The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF), championed by China and supported by Canada, emerged as a beacon of hope for biodiversity conservation worldwide. In delivering the GBF, nations collectively articulated a [...]
The Scottish Highlands, renowned for their awe-inspiring landscapes, have borne witness to the dynamic dance of trees, responding to the echoes of human-induced deforestation and environmental shifts. A recent revelation, however, has illuminated the resilience of nature at unprecedented heights, as diminutive trees defy expectations by thriving atop Scottish summits. [...]
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