Marine life thrives on Nazi weapons in Baltic Sea
Scientists discover thousands of sea creatures flourishing on abandoned WWII munitions in Germany's Bay of Lübeck, creating unexpected underwater ecosystems.
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Ecologist flees after 4WD beach ban death threats
Leading ecologist Professor Thomas Schlacher was forced to relocate his family after violent threats for proposing 4WD restrictions on fragile Australian beaches. Discover the conflict between conservation and tourism.
Antarctic krill crisis threatens global ecosystem
Antarctic krill, vital for ocean ecosystems and carbon absorption, face unprecedented fishing threats. Discover why protecting this tiny species matters for our planet's future. Take action now.
Sri Lankan Fishers Fight Invasive Snakehead Fish
Sri Lankan freshwater fishers are transforming the ecological threat of invasive snakehead fish into an economic opportunity through angler tourism and dried fish production.
Pacific Ocean 'Dark Zone' Expanding Rapidly - Study
Shocking new research reveals a massive oxygen-starved zone expanding rapidly in the Pacific Ocean, threatening marine ecosystems and climate stability worldwide.
Pearl Mussels Make Surprising Return to UK Rivers
Freshwater pearl mussels, once hunted to near extinction in Britain, are making a remarkable comeback in Cumbrian rivers thanks to dedicated conservation efforts.
Ice Age Fish Survives 11,000 Years in Scottish Loch
Scientists discover Britain's rarest freshwater fish, the vendace, thriving in Loch Skeen 11,000 years after the Ice Age. The climate-resistant species offers hope for conservation efforts.
Maine's lobster boom defies climate change expectations
New England's coastal waters are experiencing a remarkable lobster population explosion, with Maine reporting record-breaking catches. Discover how warming seas are reshaping marine ecosystems and creating unexpected opportunities for fishermen.
Ocean warming reaches unprecedented levels, scientists warn
Exclusive analysis reveals our oceans are heating at an unprecedented rate, creating conditions never before seen in human history and threatening irreversible damage to marine life.
Impossible Life Discovered Beneath Arctic Ice
Groundbreaking research uncovers mysterious marine organisms flourishing in complete darkness under Arctic sea ice, challenging everything we thought we knew about polar ecosystems.
Murray Cod's Epic 1,100km River Journey Revealed
Groundbreaking tracking research reveals the astonishing migration patterns of Australia's iconic Murray cod through the Murray-Darling river system, challenging previous understanding of freshwater fish behaviour.
Dugong extinction warning: Don't repeat sea cow mistake
Marine experts sound the alarm as dugong populations plummet, warning these gentle marine mammals could vanish from coastal waters forever without urgent conservation action.
Pacific 'Blob' Heatwave Returns, Threatening Marine Life
A massive marine heatwave dubbed 'the Blob' has resurfaced in the Pacific Northwest, threatening marine ecosystems and raising concerns about climate change impacts on ocean temperatures.
UK bill grants legal rights to nature
A revolutionary bill introduced in Parliament could transform Britain's environmental protection by granting ecosystems legal personhood rights, following global precedents.
Sea Cucumber Invasion Transforms Oregon Coastline
Extraordinary marine event sees Oregon's coastal waters turn into a sea cucumber paradise, baffling scientists and delighting beachgoers with this rare natural spectacle.
Ancient Devon wetland threatened by housing developers
A 2000-year-old wetland ecosystem in Devon is under immediate threat from housing developers who claim government planning blockages justify destroying protected environmental sites.
Coral reefs approach climate tipping point
New scientific research reveals coral reefs are approaching a critical climate threshold that could trigger irreversible damage to marine ecosystems worldwide.
Earth lost 20% of rivers and lakes since 1999
Shocking new research shows our planet's vital freshwater ecosystems are vanishing at an alarming rate, with devastating consequences for wildlife and climate.
Ying Ang's stunning mushroom photography reveals nature's secrets
Explore the captivating world of fungi through Ying Ang's lens in 'Fruiting Bodies' - a stunning photographic series that transforms ordinary mushrooms into extraordinary works of art, revealing the intricate beauty of nature's most mysterious organisms.
Earth's largest ocean current slowing - climate warning
Groundbreaking research reveals the Antarctic Circumpolar Current, Earth's most powerful ocean flow, is slowing dramatically due to climate change, threatening global climate patterns and marine ecosystems.
NZ oceans warming 34% faster than global average
Exclusive analysis reveals New Zealand's marine waters are warming dramatically faster than worldwide trends, threatening marine ecosystems and coastal communities with severe consequences.
California's Last Glaciers Face Extinction in Sierra Nevada
New scientific analysis reveals California's remaining glaciers in the Sierra Nevada mountains are vanishing at unprecedented rates, with some expected to disappear completely within years rather than decades.
Britain's Mighty Minnow: The Tiny Fish Surviving Against Odds
Discover the extraordinary survival story of Britain's smallest freshwater fish, the nine-spined stickleback, and why this tiny creature matters more than you think.
Giant 'AberNethy' Pearl Discovered in Scottish River
A colossal 8.3mm freshwater pearl, the largest found in Scotland in over a decade, has been discovered in a River Tay tributary, sparking excitement among gemologists and conservationists.
Vast Freshwater Aquifers Discovered Hidden Beneath Atlantic Ocean
Groundbreaking research reveals colossal freshwater aquifers hidden beneath the Atlantic Ocean, a discovery with profound implications for addressing global water scarcity crises.
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.
Fragile Harmony: Mussels & Salmon's UK River Comeback
An exclusive look at the delicate ecological dance between freshwater mussels and Atlantic salmon in Britain's rivers, a stunning story of conservation success and the ongoing threats to this fragile harmony.
UK's Largest Lake Becomes Ecological Disaster Zone
Lough Neagh, the UK's largest freshwater lake, is facing an unprecedented ecological collapse due to algal blooms, pollution, and government inaction, threatening wildlife and local communities.
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
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