Why Rotten Fruit is a Forager's Prized Treasure
A Country Diary exploration into the vital ecological role of overripe, decaying fruit in sustaining Britain's wildlife through the autumn and winter months.
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UK's Marine Sanctuaries Ravaged by Bottom Trawling
Exclusive investigation reveals how destructive bottom trawling fleets are operating with impunity in Britain's protected marine zones, demolishing seabed ecosystems and undermining conservation efforts.
Moon Tides Hack: UK's Radical Plan to Save Sparrow
Facing a catastrophic population crash, British conservationists are deploying a daring, nature-based hack using the moon's gravitational pull to rescue the iconic saltmarsh sparrow from rising sea levels. This groundbreaking project could rewrite the fut
Acidic Oceans Eroding Shark Teeth, Study Reveals
New scientific research reveals a hidden crisis as rising CO2 levels are acidifying our oceans, causing significant damage to shark teeth and threatening their ability to hunt and feed effectively.
Ocean Acidification Weakening Shark Teeth, Study Finds
Groundbreaking UK research reveals that ocean acidification, driven by climate change, is weakening shark teeth and denticles, posing a severe threat to their survival and the health of marine ecosystems.
Microbes accelerate Arctic glacier melt
New research reveals that microbial activity is accelerating the melting of Arctic glaciers, pushing them toward irreversible collapse. Scientists warn of dire consequences for global sea levels and ecosystems.
Great Barrier Reef's worst bleaching event recorded
Australia's Great Barrier Reef faces unprecedented coral bleaching due to rising ocean temperatures, with scientists warning of irreversible damage to the world's largest reef system.
Nature's resurgence in abandoned human spaces
Exploring the surprising resurgence of wildlife and ecosystems in areas abandoned by humans, as discussed in The Guardian's latest podcast.
Great Barrier Reef's worst-ever bleaching event recorded
New data reveals the Great Barrier Reef experienced its most severe and widespread coral bleaching event in 2024, raising urgent concerns for marine ecosystems.
Mystery disease devastates North American starfish
A devastating outbreak of Sea Star Wasting Disease is decimating starfish populations along North American shores, raising alarms among marine biologists.
The Enigmatic Eel: Fluidity in UK Rivers
Discover the fascinating world of the European eel, a creature as mysterious as it is adaptable, thriving in the UK's waterways.
Spanish beaches overwhelmed by invasive seaweed crisis
Thousands of tonnes of invasive seaweed are smothering Spain's coastline, disrupting tourism and marine ecosystems. Authorities scramble for solutions as beaches face an environmental emergency.
Sharks Flee Hurricanes in Atlantic, Study Reveals
New research reveals how hurricanes force sharks to flee to calmer waters, disrupting ecosystems and offering insights into climate impacts on marine behaviour.
Why celebrity status for trees may harm conservation
Experts warn that treating ancient trees as celebrities could undermine conservation efforts and harm ecosystems. Discover the unintended consequences of tree fame.
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