A-Z of Invasive Marine Species: Petricolaria pholadiformis
It is most common off the coast of Essex and in the Thames estuary (River Medway). There are also isolated populations in both North Wales and Cornwall.
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Climate Change and Sea Turtles
The warming of the planet due to climate change is causing reproduction patterns to change.
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Is There Hope for Conservation?
James Borrell's recent TEDx talk on conservation achievements so far. Should we be more optimistic in conservation? Get involved with the debate.
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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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