The Sumatran rainforest will mostly disappear within 20 years
In only a few years, logging and agribusiness have cut Indonesia’s vast rainforest by half. The government has renewed a moratorium on deforestation but it may already be too late for the endangered animals and for the people whose lives lie in ruin.
International Biodiversity Day, in Photos
On this International Day for Biological Diversity, we want to show you stunning images from one of the world’s richest places in biodiversity: Indonesia.
Costa Rica Has a Sea Turtle Egg-Poaching Problem
Besides being beautiful, Costa Rica’s beaches are the nesting sites of four endangered sea turtle species, which return each year to lay their eggs. But there is trouble in paradise for these reptiles, namely, from egg thieves.
Deep Sea Mining Gold Rush Moves Closer
The prospect of a deep sea “gold rush” opening a controversial new frontier for mining on the ocean floor has moved a step closer.
Oyster Shells Are an Antacid to the Oceans
By studying oyster populations in relation to acidity levels, a team of researchers has concluded that oysters, particularly their shells, can play a significant role in reducing the increasing ocean’s acidity…
Mercury Pollution Threatens Arctic Foxes
New scientific results show that arctic foxes accumulate dangerous levels of mercury if they live in coastal habitats and feed on prey which lives in the ocean.
Arctic Ocean Acidifying Rapidly
The Arctic seas are being made rapidly more acidic by carbon-dioxide emissions, according to a new report, by the scientists from the Arctic Monitoring and Assessment Programme (AMAP).
Boom in Jellyfish: Overfishing Called Into Question
Will we soon be forced to eat jellyfish? Since the beginning of the 2000s, these gelatinous creatures have invaded many of the world’s seas, like the Japan Sea, the Black Sea, the Mediterranean Sea, etc…
Puerto Rico Leatherback Turtle Nesting Site, Receives Protection
Puerto Rico’s governor has signed a law to protect a swath of land along the island’s northeast coast that is a top U.S. nesting site for the world’s largest turtle species.