Category Biodiversity

Mobile hatcheries are being deployed in the Caribbean to aid declining queen conch populations, while also fostering community engagement and sustainable practices.

Australia's native forests are losing their most vital structures: large old trees. These giants are crucial for carbon storage and provide essential habitats for numerous animal species.

Scientists are leveraging soil microbes as an early warning system for desertification in Africa's drylands. These microorganisms react to environmental changes before plants show signs of stress, offering a crucial window for intervention.

Recent research indicates the Amazon rainforest possesses a surprising capacity for regrowth. However, scientists warn that ongoing deforestation and rising temperatures could push the ecosystem toward a critical tipping point within the next fifteen years.

Rising human populations, expanding farmlands, and climate change-induced drought in Southern Africa's protected areas are predicted to heighten human-elephant conflict. This trend poses a significant challenge to conservation efforts in the region.

In Brejão dos Negros, Brazil, a quilombo community is defending its ancestral lands and vital mangrove ecosystems where the São Francisco River meets the Atlantic coast. The struggle highlights the intersection of land rights and environmental conservation.

Forest corridors in Tamil Nadu's Nilgiris are increasingly intersecting human settlements, leading to dangerous encounters. Recent incidents highlight the escalating challenges of coexisting with wildlife.

A new study indicates that a significant portion of the world's coral reefs could endure the effects of climate change by mid-century. The research highlights potential resilience within these vital marine ecosystems.

Expanding orchards and shrinking bear habitats in Kashmir's villages are leading to an increase in attacks on people. Experts point to climate change, poor waste management, and disrupted hibernation patterns as contributing factors, intensifying conflict in shared landscapes.

In Kenya's Mida Creek, fishers are facing the realities of a changing ocean. Despite slow fishing days, a sense of hope prevails as communities adapt to evolving marine conditions.