Published by Ocean Conservancy Whale sharks are one of my favorite marine species. They are some of the most majestic and beautiful creatures in the sea. And while our team at Ocean Conservancy celebrates these gorgeous animals on a regular basis, I’m happy to bring you some fin-credible facts just in time for #InternationalWhaleSharkDay! 1 – […]
Published by the World Wildlife Fund They may not be household names, like the Amazon rainforest or the Great Barrier Reef. But these forests, grasslands, savannas, and other ecosystems are just as vital to the health of our planet. They support an incredible range of plants and animals, as well as millions of people and their […]
Published by the World Wildlife Fund In a major triumph for freshwater conservation, Colombia’s Bita River basin was recently announced by President Juan Manuel Santos as a Wetland of International Importance under the Ramsar Convention—an intergovernmental treaty that that provides the framework for the conservation and sustainable use of wetlands. This decree spans 824,500 hectares, establishing […]
Published by the World Wildlife Fund In a momentous win for conservation, Colombia’s Serranía de Chiribiquete was officially expanded to 4.3 million hectares today, making it the world’s largest protected tropical rainforest national park. It was also declared as a UNESCO World Heritage site in recognition of its “outstanding universal value” for nature and people. Colombian […]
Published by the World Wildlife Fund How much forest land—and what quality—is needed to ensure forests can continue to provide people, plants and animals worldwide with the clean air and water, food and other “services” they need to thrive? In other words, what are the ecological tipping points for forests that we need to stay well […]
Published by Sea Shepherd Conservation Society The Damanzaihao – a pirate “super-fishing” vessel – arrested and seized in Peru and now struck off the Marine Registry of Belize. Chimbote, Peru – June 7th, 2018 – In the latest setback for the colossal 50,000 ton pirate ship, Belize has revoked the registration of the Damanzaihao, the largest […]
Published by the Environmental News Service SULLANA, Peru, June 3, 2018 (ENS) – On April 14, Alejandro Zegarra-Pezo and his son were invited by people they believed to be trustworthy to enjoy a turkey sandwich in their home town of Sullana, in Peru’s northern region of Piura. Relaxing before the TV, they consumed the turkey […]
Published by Sea Shepherd Conservation Society LARGEST FISH FACTORY VESSEL IN THE WORLD ARRESTED AND SEIZED IN PERU PENDING CRIMINAL CHARGES The noose tightens on the Damanzaihao –a notorious black listed vessel – barred from leaving Peru with fines unpaid and resuming its slaughter of over half a million tons of marine wildlife per year. Chimbote, Peru – May […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy Manatees and dugongs are affectionately dubbed “sea cows” because of their grass-eating tendencies and slow nature. They are often seen swimming gracefully with their powerful tails and flippers. But, did you know that manatees may have been the inspiration behind many sailors’ tales of sirens and mermaids? History Channel reported that during […]
Published by the Environmental News Service BONN, Germany, May 9, 2018 (ENS) – “We need to dramatically increase our ambitions. We are witnessing the severe impacts of climate change throughout the world,” said Executive Secretary of UN Climate Change Patricia Espinosa of Brazil, at a news conference in Bonn. Read the full article at: http://ens-newswire.com/2018/05/09/nations-prepare-to-implement-paris-climate-agreement/
Published by Ocean Conservancy Let’s face it, manta rays and stingrays look pretty similar and you can only spot the differences if you know what you’re looking for. Both manta rays and stingrays are related to sharks under the cartilaginous fish group chondrichthyes, meaning their structure is built on material similar to that found in our […]
Published by the World Wildlife Fund The world’s largest tropical wetland notched an important win today with new commitments that require sustainable development of the Pantanal, a 42-million-acre wetland that touches three countries. It ensures that all future development of this essential landscape is balanced with the needs of wildlife and people. Brazil, Bolivia, and Paraguay signed the landmark […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund A flamingo in Fort Myers, Florida © Ray Hennessy With stilts for legs and necks as long as your arm, American flamingos can stand nearly five feet tall. When it’s time to breed, these coral-colored birds hustle about in perfectly orchestrated dance groups that are both hilarious and […]
Published by the Environmental News Service LIMA, Peru, February 22, 2018 (ENS) – Peru and Ecuador each marked the start of the year 2018 by creating national parks to protect undeveloped parts of the Amazon rainforest as yet unspoiled by illegal logging and mining. Read the full article at: http://ens-newswire.com/2018/03/12/new-parks-peru-ecuador-safeguard-pristine-rainforest/
Published by Ocean Conservancy After 3 hours of zigzag patterns without a single whale shark sighting, we being to think we may come up emptyhanded during our last day on the water in St. Helena. We have been here to undertake the first whole-island survey of ocean plastics, but today we are assisting Dr. Al Dove […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund So, what’s up with big cats? First, let’s understand what we’re talking about when we talk about big cats. I’m not talking about fat cats. Source: Wikipedia Commons Wikipedia Commons And I’m not talking about someone wearing a top hat and walking around with a bag of money. […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund This post was co-authored with Noah Lerner In 2017, financing from G20 governments for overseas coal projects reached a five-year high, totaling at least $13 billion in loans, credits, and guarantees. This financial support for coal projects directly undermines G20 climate commitments and ignores the reality that a […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund The Groves’ dwarf lemur was recently discovered on Madagascar. Edward E. Louis, Jr. As small as the world can seem sometimes, thanks to the internet and social media, it’s inspiring to know that scientists are still discovering new species out there. And we’re not just talking about deep-sea […]
Published by the World Wildlife Fund Wetlands—places where the land is covered by water, either salt, fresh, or somewhere in between—cover just over 6% of the Earth’s land surface. Sprinkled throughout every continent except Antarctica, they provide food, clean drinking water, and refuge for countless people and animals around the world. Despite their global significance, an […]
Published by the World Wildlife Fund Wetlands—places where the land is covered by water, either salt, fresh, or somewhere in between—cover just over 6% of the Earth’s land surface. Sprinkled throughout every continent except Antarctica, they provide food, clean drinking water, and refuge for countless people and animals around the world. Despite their global significance, an […]