Biodiversity
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What are AUVs and why do they matter for deep-sea discovery?
In the Clarion-Clipperton Zone, 24 new deep-sea species were recently discovered, a testament to how rapidly advanced submersibles are unveiling Earth's last great frontier.
Arctic warming sprouts knee-high jungles, threatening ancient ecosystems.
In 2025, sub-Arctic Fennoscandia endured a record three-week heatwave, with temperatures near and within the Arctic Circle soaring past 30°C, a stark warning from the World Meteorological Organization
Scientists Discover New Deep-Sea Species in Indian Ocean Expedition
An expedition near Christmas and Cocos islands in the Indian Ocean has just unveiled 149 previously unknown marine species, alongside a 'Shark Tooth Graveyard' holding 1,000 teeth spanning 22 million
Environmental amnesia is erasing our connection to nature, threatening conservation efforts.
In Abu Dhabi, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) congress is set to vote on a proposal to ban genetically modified wildlife, a decision that could shape the future of biodiversi
What are the ecological impacts of plastic pollution on marine life?
In a 2008 study, 35% of fish caught in the Pacific Gyre had already ingested plastic fragments.
What Are the Ethical Considerations of De-Extinction?
In 2003, a team of scientists embarked on a monumental task.
Santa Rosa Island fire impacts 18,379 acres of rare ecosystems
The Santa Rosa Island fire, which scorched a verified 18,379 acres, passed directly through the island's stronghold of rare Torrey pine trees, thereby threatening a species found almost nowhere else o
Scientists discover multiple new ocean species on deep-sea expeditions
Since last April, the Ocean Census project alone has identified 1,121 previously unknown ocean species, tearing back the veil on a hidden world far beyond our current understanding.