Authorities in South Africa have arrested a man at Cape Town International Airport for attempting to smuggle 150 live venomous scorpions. The scorpions were found individually wrapped in plastic bags within his luggage.
An annual parrotfish festival on Saudi Arabia's Farasan Islands highlights the intersection of traditional practices and scientific ecological knowledge, drawing hundreds to the shores for a communal catch.
An analysis reveals that over 2.8 million trees situated on forest land have received approval for felling over a three-year period. The findings highlight significant deforestation activities occurring across forest areas.
A previously unknown species of walking shark has been discovered in the shallow coastal waters of Papua New Guinea. This remarkable find adds to the diversity of epaulette sharks, known for their unique ability to navigate shorelines on their fins.
French Polynesia has significantly expanded its ocean protections, designating 30% of its waters as off-limits to extractive industries such as seabed mining and industrial fishing.
In a groundbreaking move, two municipalities in the Peruvian Amazon have granted legal rights to native stingless bees, recognizing their right to exist and be represented. This marks the first instance globally of an insect receiving such legal protection.
As delegates convene in Mombasa for the Our Ocean Conference, the critical role of Africa's community-led marine organizations in achieving the global 30x30 conservation target is highlighted. These local groups are essential for the success of protecting marine environments.
A new study leverages artificial intelligence to anticipate the methods of marine wildlife traffickers. This innovative approach aims to disrupt illegal trade by understanding criminal strategies, as highlighted by a recent seizure in Argentina.
Marine scientist Maurizio Simeone is combating poaching within Italy's Marine Protected Area near Naples. The illegal activity poses a significant threat to the region's delicate marine ecosystem.
Boa Vista, a Cabo Verde island, has experienced an astonishing 80-fold increase in loggerhead turtle nesting. Night patrol teams first observed this significant change in 2018, noting a surge in turtle arrivals compared to previous years.