Image Credit: wrangel/123rf.com In a significant advancement for marine conservation, over 185 countries have reached an agreement to enhance protections for 70 species of endangered sharks and rays. This pivotal decision was made during the 20th conference of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) held in Samarkand,…
Image Credit: Cephas, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons In a significant conservation success story, the northern bottlenose whale population off the coast of Nova Scotia is showing remarkable signs of recovery. A recent study published in the *Journal of Applied Ecology* highlights the positive impact of the Gully, a vast submarine canyon designated…
A groundbreaking conservation agreement in Park County, Colorado, is set to enhance the migratory experience for thousands of elk while alleviating financial pressures on local ranchers. This innovative arrangement involves rancher Dave Gottenborg and two conservation organizations, allowing safe passage for elk across his 3,000-acre Eagle Rock Ranch. In return, Gottenborg will receive substantial assistance…
Image Credit: EcoSnap/123rf.com In Namibia, the Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF) is leading a pivotal conservation effort aimed at preserving the genetic material of the endangered cheetah. Under the guidance of zoologist Dr. Laurie Marker, the organization has spent over 35 years collecting and storing cheetah sperm samples, a strategy increasingly recognized as a vital safety…
Image Credit: Cephas, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons A significant conservation success story has emerged from the Gully, a vast submarine canyon off the coast of Nova Scotia, where Canada’s northern bottlenose whale population is experiencing a remarkable recovery. Once nearly driven to extinction due to commercial whaling, these deep-diving whales have seen…
Image Credit: sourabhbharti/123rf.com Recent research from the University of Arizona offers a more nuanced perspective on biodiversity loss, suggesting that extinction rates for many species have actually declined over the past century. The study, led by researchers Kristen Saban and John Wiens, analyzed data from nearly two million species to assess the patterns and causes…
Image Credit: kaktusenokfoto/123rf.com Koalas, one of Australia’s most iconic and vulnerable species, are receiving a significant boost for their survival with the creation of the Great Koala National Park in New South Wales and the introduction of a groundbreaking vaccine to combat a widespread chlamydia epidemic. The New South Wales government has officially announced the…
Image Credit: brezina123/123rf.com Mexico’s jaguar population has seen a significant recovery, with a 30 percent increase since 2010. The latest census, conducted by the National Alliance for Jaguar Conservation (ANCJ), estimates the current population at 5,326 individuals, up from 4,100. This increase is hailed as a success story for biodiversity efforts in the country. The…
Image Credit: yggdrasill/123rf.com On August 15, Mexico, Guatemala, and Belize announced the establishment of the Great Mayan Jungle Biocultural Corridor, a significant transnational initiative aimed at protecting one of the world’s most vital tropical forests. Spanning over 14 million acres across southern Mexico and northern Central America, this reserve is set to become the second…
Image Credit: pixloom/123rf.com Marine biologists have made significant strides in combating stony coral tissue loss disease (SCTLD), one of the most destructive threats to Caribbean coral reefs. Researchers have identified a naturally occurring probiotic, named McH1-7, which has shown promise in slowing the progression of this devastating disease that has severely impacted Florida’s reef ecosystems….
