Gulper sharks on the line amid international shark trade debate
The Maldives wants to resume fishing for Gulper sharks as a global trade meeting mulls more protections, highlighting conservation-trade tensions.
Tag: animals
After Decades of Protections, Green Sea Turtles Have Been Saved From the Brink of Extinction—For Now
Scientists caution fisheries and climate change still threaten Sea Turtles. Sustained conservation efforts must continue so the turtles can continue to recover, they say.
AI Is Decoding Whales’ Communications. Could That Be a Turning Point in the Push for Their Rights?
The Cetacean Translation Initiative is using artificial intelligence to help understand sperm whale communications. Lawyers think the discoveries could galvanize the world to recognize whales’ legal rights.
Farmers Feed Candy Waste to Animals, but There Are Better Solutions
When farmers feed candy waste to animals, it may encourage companies to keep producing more than we humans actually consume. @Sentient_Media
Whale and Dolphin migrations disrupted by climate change
Rising ocean temperatures, heatwaves and dwindling prey are forcing marine mammals into new and more dangerous waters, scientists warn.
No Kings Manhattan: Animals pooped on Trump’s “Antifa” Slur
Man at No Kings Manhattan protest: “I tried to get a Portland frog outfit and they were sold out until November!”
Teacher Highlight: How this teacher has used zoology to teach lifelong skills for 2 decades
“To see the similarities and differences from one animal to the next and compare those to humans, how could your curiosity not be sparked?“
Monsters in Trouble
Colorful, venomous and mysterious Gila monsters flourish in the scorching Desert Southwest, but climate change threatens the lizards’ food, water and shelter. Moving to more hospitable habitats won’t be easy.
The Whimbrel and the Wind Turbines: Capable of Coexistence?
The Nature Conservancy and the College of William and Mary are researching potential conflicts with the Whimbrel Dominion Energy’s offshore wind project.
Climate Change Spreading Deadly Disease Carried by Bats—the Nipah virus—75% of People Infected Won’t Survive
A vaccine in development may slow the spread of Nipah virus, which kills up to 75 percent of the people it sickens, but reducing the environmental disruptions that bring people, livestock and bats together could be more effective.
The Chinese Dam Threatening the Tapanuli Orangutan
When a new orangutan species was found near a Chinese-owned hydrodam in Indonesia, scientists and advocates launched a campaign to block the project. Then some who spoke against it lost their jobs and ability to work in the area—and, in the case of one activist, his life.
Scientists Discover Cause of Starfish Die-Offs
Outbreaks from ocean pathogens, like the one that caused the Starfish die-offs, are more common in overheated waters and can also threaten humans.
Jersey Shore town Uses Oysters to Fight Rising Sea Level and Erosion
The oysters, or “coastal ecosystem engineers” are thriving in man-made reefs of concrete and recycled shells that protect coastlines here and in at least 10 other states from storm surges and rising waters.
Giant sand octopus appears on UK beach
A fleeting masterpiece appeared in Cornwall this week – a 330-foot giant sand octopus. (notice people nearby to appreciate its size)
The new map helping conservationists protect migratory species
Marine animals cross oceans and borders, making protection difficult – but a new migration map could help close the gaps.
Bald Eagles in Georgia: Population Rebounds
Bald eagles in Georgia are still rare. It’s still listed as a threatened species under state law, but it’s going in the right direction.
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