I am a bridge camera enthusiast, especially when it comes to my outdoor adventures. I provide you with a form factor to easily take along on a birding hike and the ability to catch a moment without changes lenses. Nikon's Coolpix P950 compact bridge...
Derelict and abandoned vessels pose significant ecological, economic, and navigational risks to coastal and inland waterways. In South Carolina, these vessels increasingly threaten marsh ecosystems, water quality, shellfish resources, and boating...
Preliminary 2022 surveys indicate that the number of southern right whales between Hermanus and Witsand is better than in 2019, 2020 and 2021. Since their international protection in 1935, southern right whale population has increased substantially...
Penelope Bodry-Sanders is an Audubon Forever Green Fellow, an Explorer’s Club Fellow and the founder of the Lemur Conservation Foundation, a non-profit forested reserve in Florida that specializes in preserving the primates of Madagascar through...
Byneskranskop (BNK1, 34°34’41.88"S 19°28’13.92" E) is an archaeological site consisting of three caves that were excavated between 1973 and 1976 by Franz Schweitzer and M. L. Wilson, and was revealed to have been occupied by humans for the past 12,500...
When you think of honey, what comes to mind? Something sweet on your morning toast, some natural cure to your sore throat, or maybe a jar of golden goodness at your local market. However, in the distant Nepal mountains, honey is more than just a meal....
Modern conservation is failing. Though the need for systemic change to realign the relationship between humanity and the planet is beyond the focus of conservation organisations, protected areas have a key role to play. Modern conservation is failing....
The genomics field has transformed the understanding of the natural world in recent years, with the wildlife genomics field receiving much attention. This article explores the fascinating world of wildlife genomics, investigating its applications,...
Upon first glance, a piece of bullwhip kelp (also known as bull kelp and Nereocystis lutkeana) looks rather alien. Smooth and tubular, it extends from the bottom of the seafloor to the surface with floating, leaf-like blades. Upon first glance, a piece...
In the early 16th century, respected Spanish chronicler Gonzalo Oveido described the glittering kingdom of El Dorado, whose ruler was coated in gold dust daily, and which could be found east of the Andes, in the Amazon jungle. That Oveido hadn’t been...
Exploring species loss, habitat destruction, policy failures, and the urgent need for nature restoration. Introduction In this interview, Eamonn Coyle speaks with Niall Hatch of BirdWatch Ireland about the deepening biodiversity crisis facing Ireland,...
An estimated 100 environmental laws are being repealed or diluted under the Trump Administration. Research by Columbia Law School, Harvard Law School, the Brookings Institute, and The New York Times estimate that more than 60 environmental rules and...
Insights from South African communities bordering nature reserves, revealing perceptions and practical solutions for positive people-park relationships. The framework emphasizes understanding community needs, leveraging intangible benefits, and...
A keen eye and a passionate spirit can lead to amazing new discoveries. We studied these key pollinators, that have been much overlooked and were finally able to give it its very own name. A keen eye and a passionate spirit can lead to amazing new...
There are few places where you can jump in a car, leave behind a city of millions and after only two hours’ drive find yourself in a pristine indigenous forest with substantial tracts of magnificent old trees and a rich forest floor carpeted with...
The plains trembled and the swirling, brown cloud of dust hovered as the wildebeest moved towards the Mara River - the Great Wildebeest Migration across the plains of East Africa had begun. The migration is one of the world’s most spectacular displays...
“I used to walk past flowers and trees without noticing them. Now, I find myself learning their names and their pollinators, all because I uploaded one photo on a citizen science app”- a Zoologist Imagine clicking a photo of an insect, plant, or any...
For more than 3.5 billion years, living organisms have thrived, multiplied and diversified to occupy every ecosystem on Earth. The flip side to this explosion of new species is that species extinctions have also always been part of the evolutionary...
The pollution caused by the oil industry is a well-known issue; however, attention is usually focused on the direct impact of burning fossil fuels. An often overlooked but equally important topic is the challenge of waste disposal – how should oil rigs...
Wales; a land where myth and reality intertwine, where tales are passed down through generations, speaking of creatures both mythical and real. Among these narratives lies the story of the Eryri Torgoch. Arctic Charr populations are under threat. A...
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