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.
A pivotal civil rights case in the American South of the late 1950s, involving scientist Peter Klopfer, had an unforeseen consequence: it helped bring lemurs to Duke University, contributing to their conservation.
Suriname's extensive rainforest cover, over 90% of its territory, positions it as a significant carbon sink. However, a surge in development proposals threatens this vital ecological asset.
Brazilian satellite data indicates a significant decrease in Amazon deforestation, reaching the lowest 12-month level since 2014. Despite this positive trend, climate scientists caution that a potential El Niño could still lead to a challenging fire season.
A new study indicates that the constant noise from ship traffic in the Strait of Gibraltar is hindering communication among long-finned pilot whales. This acoustic interference may also affect other marine life in this vital waterway connecting the Atlantic and Mediterranean.