For over twenty-five years, Mona Khalil dedicated herself to the conservation of endangered sea turtles on a beach near Tyre, Lebanon. Alongside managing a guesthouse, she ensured the safety of the turtles’ eggs and helped hatchlings reach the Mediterranean Sea safely, away from predators. Her work united various groups, bringing attention to the turtle conservation […]
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has unexpectedly turned green soon after its reopening. Footage shows workers using hydrogen peroxide to combat a rapidly spreading algal bloom. This cleanup effort follows a costly renovation aimed at achieving a deeper “American flag blue” finish. Questions now arise about what went wrong and the safety of the chemical […]
Eight crested ibises were released in a north-central Japanese town, marking a significant step in the conservation of the species. These birds, once extinct in Japan, took flight from their wooden cages during a ceremony in Hakui city, located in the Noto region. The last sighting of these birds in the wild was in this […]
In an area of the Coral Triangle in the Pacific Ocean, conservation efforts focus on rebuilding ruined coral reefs. The Tropical Research and Conservation Center is spearheading these efforts by installing artificial reefs. Robin Philippo, managing director of the center, leads the project near Pom Pom Island in Malaysia. The team uses concrete structures, molded […]
Introduction A beaver was released on October 11, 2023, in Greenford, England as part of the Ealing Beaver Project. A beaver family, including two adults and three kits, found a new home in the 20-acre Paradise Fields nature reserve in West London. They are the first beavers to settle in this part of the British […]
In the busy waters of San Francisco Bay, AI technology is now helping to spot whales and prevent collisions. Ships, including ferries and cargo vessels, are guided by a new detection system called WhaleSpotter. It tracks whale movements day and night, alerting ships to slow down or change course when whales are near. This advanced […]