New data from Global Mangrove Watch reveals a net increase of 477 square kilometers of mangrove cover worldwide between 1985 and 2024, marking a turnaround for these vital coastal ecosystems.
Marine bioacoustician Saliza Bono researches the vocal communications of dolphins and dugongs in Malaysia. Her work focuses on the impact of underwater noise pollution on species like Indo-Pacific humpback and Irrawaddy dolphins.
Scientists highlight that simple solutions exist for the global pet trade's biodiversity and health risks, urging governments to act quickly to close legal gaps in wildlife trade regulation.
New Zealand is developing methods to fight the invasive caulerpa seaweed, discovered in 2021. The resilient seaweed forms extensive meadows on the seabed, posing a challenge to coastal ecosystems.
Indonesian authorities in Bali returned 20 protected green sea turtles to the ocean after a raid foiled a smuggling attempt. Two turtles remain under treatment.
Koh Sdach commune deputy chief Sorn Srenh is leading grassroots efforts in Cambodia's Koh Sdach archipelago to address overfishing, plastic waste, and climate change impacts on marine ecosystems.
A recent experiment in Spain demonstrated that painting one wind turbine blade black reduced annual bird fatalities by nearly 74% compared to turbines with all white blades.
A new species of giant water lily has been confirmed as new to science after a chance discovery of Instagram photos led to an expedition in a Colombian rainforest. The plant is now considered critically endangered.
Wildfires in West Kalimantan, Indonesia, have led to a critical shortage of fresh water for wildlife. Animals are moving towards villages and the coast in search of sustenance.
WWF's Living Planet Report 2026 indicates a 73% decline in monitored wildlife populations globally since 1970. However, India has seen increases in species like tigers and rhinoceroses due to conservation efforts.