A new species of catfish was discovered at the Fitzgarald arch, one of the remotest parts of the Peruvian Amazon and a hotspot for biodiversity. The Nature Conservancy reports that the new catfish is “an armored, Amazonian catfish that eats wood … Continue reading
For 400 million years sharks have flourished in our planet’s oceans and seas; it is only recently, with the help of a bowl of soup, that one of our most admired ocean predators faces annihilation. Shark finning to supply shark … Continue reading
Three environmental catastrophes this year show why conservation is so badly needed around the world. We have witnessed the hottest year ever on record, magnified by the Russian heat wave and wildfires, and devastating floods in Pakistan. We are also witnessing the continuing extinction … Continue reading
600,000 boys and girls between the ages of six and 14 from 95 countries submitted paintings on the theme of “Biodiversity — connecting with nature” for a United Nations drawing competition to inspire conservation and promote biodiversity. Environmental education is … Continue reading
With more news coming out on the undeterminable consequences of Corexit 9500A, the chemical dispersant used by BP to “manage” the largest oil spill in US history, we are reminded that we do not fully understand the complexity of Earth’s … Continue reading
When reading a recent article on snail venom in a pill I thought of the so often posed question of species preservation, “why should I care?” Why should I care if the cone snail thrives or dies? The new drug … Continue reading