Wales’ New Plastic Bag Policy and its Effects on Marine Areas
Although carrier bags aren’t as much of an issue on our beaches as some of the smaller plastic items, they are still an obvious problem.
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Seashells Lost from the Sea Shore
Have you ever taken away a shell as a souvenir of your trip? This activity is perceived as harmless, yet multiply this by millions of tourists and we have a global environmental problem on our hands.
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What can reverse the wildlife decline in the Masai Mara?
People living in and around the Mara can harm or help wildlife, but current trends on the western edge of the reserve are at a crossroads.
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Sawfish Facing Extinction
Sawfish are amongst the most threatened family of marine fishes. Overfishing and habitat destruction have resulted in many species disappearing from the coastlines of 46 countries. International conservation efforts and adequate fishing protections are required to prevent their complete extinction.
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Rare Australian Bee Discovery
A bee in Australia has been discovered, after no sightings had been made of it for 100 years. However, it is extremely rare due to habitat loss and fragmentation, wildfires and climate change. It is also favours just one specific vegetation type, and with little known of its biology, time is running out to protect this native species.
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Counting Elephants...From Space
A new surveying technique involving the use of satellite cameras has been used to count elephants. Automatic detection allows for vast areas to be surveyed much quicker, offering an alternative to human observers counting from low-flying planes.
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