Experts concerned after fisherman spots creature in lake where it doesn’t belong: ‘I wasn’t sure what it was’
An invasive marine species has made its way to a small lake in Oklahoma. Though its impact on the ecosystem remains unknown, its presence has locals scratching their heads. What’s happening? As The… [read more]
Read MoreSouthern right whales awe admirers in Patagonia after coming back from brink of extinction
PENÍNSULA VALDÉS, Argentina (AP) After coming back from the brink of extinction, Southern right whales are swimming in greater numbers off the coast of Argentina ‘s Patagonia this year, delighting to… [read more]
Read MoreRescue team rushes to aid distressed buck caught in dangerous predicament: ‘Deer don’t always realize’
Sussex World reported that a landowner spotted a distressed fallow buck with its antlers entangled in discarded electric netting left in the corner of a field in Mark Cross, Sussex, England. The Eas… [read more]
Read MoreScientist issues warning after alarming discovery at grocery stores: ‘[Removes] consumers’ ability to choose’
Amid threats to biodiversity, sharks remain at risk of extinction. Contributing to that risk is the practice of fishing sharks and selling their meat. Unfortunately, a study published in Frontiers in… [read more]
Read MoreOfficials stunned by record-breaking surge at one of world’s most troubled bodies of water: ‘This project aims to … improve living conditions’
Once a poster child for environmental disaster, the Aral Sea is making an unexpected comeback, and it’s making waves for all the right reasons. A report from Kazakhstan showed the Northern Aral Sea … [read more]
Read MoreFisherman shares video after catching massive fish wreaking havoc on US waterways: ‘Like fighting a car’
A fisherman shared what it’s like to catch an illegal fish that has made a harmful mark on U.S. ecosystems. “This is a 50-pound bighead carp, and it’s officially the most invasive fish in the United… [read more]
Read MoreScientists sound the alarm after making disturbing discovery deep in Mediterranean Sea: ‘It was an unsolved mystery’
Ocean plastic is a widely known problem, typically viewed through the lens of floating debris and microplastics. However, Earth.com covered a novel study examining plastic pollution on the seafloor.… [read more]
Read MoreAs climate risks grow India’s Bengaluru is trying to save its vanishing lakes
BENGALURU, India (AP) Sunil Kumar rowed his small boat, moving a few feet at a time, while he spread a fishing net across the weeds floating like a green carpet on Doddajala Lake. The ends of the net… [read more]
Read MoreTensions flare as Chinese and Philippine ships collide near disputed shoal in South China Sea
BEIJING (AP) China’s coast guard accused a Philippine ship of deliberately ramming one of its vessels on Tuesday near Scarborough Shoal, a disputed territory that both countries claim in the South Ch… [read more]
Read MoreVietnam asks United States to reconsider seafood export ban
HANOI (Reuters) -Vietnam has asked the United States to reconsider a decision that could lead to a ban on some Vietnamese seafood exports to the American market starting next year, a potential blow t… [read more]
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