A-Z of Invasive Marine Species: Rhithropanopeus harrisii
The dwarf crab is native to the east coast of the Americas where it has the distribution from New Brunswick, Canada to north-east Brazil. There is also a breeding fresh water population in the Brazos River basin, Texas.
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Return to Oz – The Recovery of the Humpback Whale
The west coast population has increased by nine percent and the east coast population has increased by ten percent. These are the highest increases documented worldwide.
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New Sanctuaries for Freshwater Dolphins
Two freshwater dolphin species in Bangladesh, the vulnerable Irrawaddy River dolphin and the endangered Ganges River dolphin, have recently been granted three new sanctuaries for their protection.
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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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