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A massive three-meter giant oarfish, one of the ocean’s most elusive deep-sea creatures, has washed ashore on a Tasmanian beach, providing researchers with a rare opportunity to study this mysterious species. Tony Cheesman discovered the serpentine fish while walking his…
The Trump administration unveiled a controversial proposal Wednesday that would significantly weaken key provisions of the Endangered Species Act (ESA), one of America’s most important wildlife protection laws. Conservation experts warn the changes could accelerate species extinctions at a time…
A groundbreaking international study has revealed alarming new evidence that marine wildlife can die from ingesting far smaller amounts of plastic pollution than researchers previously understood. The comprehensive research examined over 10,000 animals across three major groups—seabirds, sea turtles, and…
A dramatic environmental event has unfolded in Quebec, Canada, where Lac Rouge has completely emptied its waters downstream, leaving behind only a dry lakebed. While scientists are still investigating the exact cause of this sudden disappearance, experts believe a perfect…
Wildlife researchers in British Columbia have solved a coastal mystery that reads like an environmental detective story. For months, crab traps along the remote shoreline were being mysteriously dragged ashore, damaged by unexplained teeth marks, and stripped of their bait.…
Turkey wins diplomatic deal to host 2026 UN climate summit after Australia drops three-year campaign for Adelaide venue. Meanwhile, Nazi-era bombs dumped in Baltic Sea have transformed into thriving artificial ecosystems off Germany's coast, surprising marine researchers.
Marine researchers have made a fascinating discovery in the Bay of Lübeck, where thousands of World War II munitions dumped decades ago have transformed into thriving artificial reefs. Scientists found that Nazi-era bombs, torpedo heads, and naval mines scattered across…
A catastrophic marine heatwave has devastated one of Australia’s most precious marine ecosystems, killing approximately 65% of corals in popular tourism areas of the World Heritage-listed Ningaloo Reef off Western Australia’s coast. Scientists describe the aftermath as eerily quiet, with…
In a remarkable discovery that has captivated wildlife enthusiasts, conservation researchers in New Zealand have encountered an extraordinarily rare pink grasshopper during their routine fieldwork. The vibrant dark pink female was found sunbathing along a riverbank near Lake Tekapo in…
In one of conservation’s most inspiring success stories, the stunning Bali starling has soared back from the edge of extinction thanks to the dedicated efforts of Indigenous communities who embraced traditional protection methods where modern conservation had failed. The beautiful…
