Conservation News

Biodiversity within protected tropical forests threatened

Biodiversity within protected tropical forests threatened

Posted Thu, 26 Jul 2012 13:26:58 GMT by Dave Armstrong

Protected tropical forest biodiversity under threat. A new study shows that biodiversity levels in tropical forests are still declining despite having protected area status.

Biodiversity within protected tropical forests threatened

Fish Competition within Degraded Coral Reef Ecosystems

Fish Competition within Degraded Coral Reef Ecosystems

Posted Fri, 20 Jul 2012 09:40:42 GMT by Dave Armstrong

A new study investigates how coral bleaching changes competition between fish. The behaviour of two different species of damselfish were studied as a healthy coral reef ecosystem habitat degraded.

Fish Competition within Degraded Coral Reef Ecosystems

How pedal-powered films are helping save Uganda's last gorillas

How pedal-powered films are helping save Uganda's last gorillas

Posted Thu, 19 Jul 2012 18:59:13 GMT by Luis Dominguez

Pedal power helps spread the message about endangered gorillas. Gorilla conservation helped by a pedal-powered cinema that currently tours around different communities in Uganda.

How pedal-powered films are helping save Uganda's last gorillas

The role of what we eat on turtle conservation

The role of what we eat on turtle conservation

Posted Wed, 18 Jul 2012 12:50:00 GMT by Natalie Hummel

Fishing gear and methods such as longlines, trawls, gillnets and other types of gear catch sea turtles unintentionally, as bycatch. Sea turtles lives reflect the depths and mysteries of the ocean world - their survival is critical to the health of our oceans and environment.

The role of what we eat on turtle conservation

Seal Culling in Namibia

Seal Culling in Namibia

Posted Tue, 17 Jul 2012 13:33:00 GMT by Michelle Simon

This week marks the start of Namibia's annual seal cull, which lasts until November. This year's cull targets are said to be 85000 cape fur seal pups and 6000 bulls.

Seal Culling in Namibia

Shark Survival and Human Greed

Shark Survival and Human Greed

Posted Tue, 10 Jul 2012 19:38:19 GMT by Dave Armstrong

Sharks of all species are doomed unless action is taken now to stop the fin trade and Chinese demand for shark fin soup. All shark species are subjected to the ancient but increasing habits of certain Chinese restaurateurs.

Shark Survival and Human Greed

Dhole (Cuon alpinus) Conservation

Dhole (Cuon alpinus) Conservation

Posted Sun, 08 Jul 2012 17:21:46 GMT by Dave Armstrong

South-east Asia is the habitat for the endangered dhole (Cuon alpinus), a red dog which is also known as the Asiatic or Indian wild dog.

Dhole (Cuon alpinus) Conservation

Bald eagle population increasing in Florida

Bald eagle population increasing in Florida

Posted Thu, 05 Jul 2012 12:45:55 GMT by Adrian Bishop

An aerial survey estimates there are 1,457 active bald eagle nests in Florida - up 9% over the last four years.

Bald eagle population increasing in Florida

Coastal Ghana: increased effort needed to combat environmental threats

Coastal Ghana: increased effort needed to combat environmental threats

Posted Fri, 29 Jun 2012 12:29:40 GMT by Mebrahtu Ateweberhan

Dr Ateweberhan, a marine scientist, spent the last two months in Western Ghana as part of a research team conducting marine ecological and fisheries surveys.

Coastal Ghana: increased effort needed to combat environmental threats

Making the ivory trade go up in smoke

Making the ivory trade go up in smoke

Posted Thu, 28 Jun 2012 16:32:36 GMT by Martin Leggett

Yesterday Gabon became the first nation in Central Africa to destroy all its ivory stockpiles, in a dramatic bonfire of seized ivory pieces. With the illegal trade in ivory decimating elephant numbers across Central Africa, Gabon's action is hoped to be the first step in a regional plan to halt the poachers and traders in their tracks.

Making the ivory trade go up in smoke

Project AWARE: Active in the oceans of the world

Project AWARE: Active in the oceans of the world

Posted Thu, 21 Jun 2012 08:02:55 GMT by Dave Armstrong

The Project AWARE Foundation is a 20-year-old group of thousands of conservation-minded scuba divers who care passionately about the oceans and marine environment. Sharks in Peril and Dive Against Debris are just two of the current conservation campaigns running. They are also looking for an ocean hero as part of their Ocean Action Project, could it be you?

Project AWARE: Active in the oceans of the world

US celebrates American Eagle Day

US celebrates American Eagle Day

Posted Wed, 20 Jun 2012 12:16:56 GMT by Adrian Bishop

Celebrating Bald Eagle population recovery. American Eagle Day is being celebrated on 20 June to help protect the species and educate people about the American Eagle and its symbolism to the USA.

US celebrates American Eagle Day

Slow loris poaching and the illegal pet trade

Slow loris poaching and the illegal pet trade

Posted Tue, 19 Jun 2012 20:08:05 GMT by Dave Armstrong

International Animal Rescue help suffering animals such as slow lorises. The slow loris is a species affected by the illegal pet trade, poachers catch them and remove their poisonous teeth. Marta and Willis were the first attempt by IAR to rehabilitate slow lorises and return them back to the wild.

Slow loris poaching and the illegal pet trade

Sea Shepherd offers to help protect Coral Sea marine reserve

Sea Shepherd offers to help protect Coral Sea marine reserve

Posted Mon, 18 Jun 2012 12:29:24 GMT by Adrian Bishop

The Sea Shepherd Conservation Society has told the Australian government that it can help patrol and protect the new Coral Sea marine reserve.

Sea Shepherd offers to help protect Coral Sea marine reserve

World Oceans Day 2012

World Oceans Day 2012

Posted Thu, 07 Jun 2012 18:21:25 GMT by Michael Evans

Time is running out for the oceans of the world. Most people are aware of the critical nature of the situation, but seem reluctant to take any action. The future hope lies with young people who are better informed than the older generation and show more motivation to address te problem.

World Oceans Day 2012

International Year of the Rhino declared

International Year of the Rhino declared

Posted Thu, 07 Jun 2012 16:31:59 GMT by Adrian Bishop

The Indonesian President has declared 2012 as International Year of the Rhino and has urged countries to help save endangered species that have been hunted close to extinction.

International Year of the Rhino declared

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