Conservation Wins

Q&A: Why so many whales are in Vancouver waters—and how to (legally) spot them

Whales now seen 250 days a year in Vancouver waters—70% of West Coast orcas return annually.

Traditional farming supports food, nature and cultural identity

28 heritage farms worldwide prove food and nature can thrive together.

Illegal miners adapt their strategies in Yanomami Amazon territory

99% drop in new illegal mining areas in Yanomami territory since 2023 government intervention.

Seaweed farming offers climate benefits, but regulatory gaps pose risks

Seaweed farming could cut emissions by replacing petroleum products—BC leads the charge.

New Walking Shark Species Discovered In Papua New Guinea Waters

Only 1 new shark species named in decades—and this one walks on fins.

Stingless bees in Peru become the first insects with legal rights. Will it happen globally?

80% of tropical plants rely on bees now granted legal rights in Peru.

Mangrove reforestation boosts food security for Lombok fishers | News | Eco-Business | Asia Pacific

14,000 from East Lombok left for overseas work—mangrove revival is keeping families and crabs at hom

800 visits to a suburban park: Inside an epic 40‑year birdwatching quest

800 visits over 40 years reveal 153 bird species in one Melbourne park

Bees avoid too much of a good thing by balancing nutrients in pollen, study reveals

Bees eat less when pollen has too much histidine, study of 99 plants shows.

Mountain lions have major ecological impact even in small preserves

82% of U.S. protected areas are under 5 km²—yet this tiny preserve saw Yellowstone-level ecological

Cropped 17 June 2026: Coral reef ‘hope’ | Ocean talks | Plant flowering times ‘shift’

African nations pledge action on High Seas Treaty as UK pledges £13.9m for ocean protection.

Sea turtle hunters become their protectors in Cabo Verde

From 1,253 poached turtles in 2007 to just 20 in 2024 on Boa Vista.

Scientists discover spider that disguises itself as a parasitic fungus

First spider ever found that mimics a fungus that infects spiders—discovered via iNaturalist photo.

On the brink of extinction, the vaquita gets a digital lifeline

1 vaquita skeleton scanned with 3 advanced imaging techniques to preserve the species digitally.

What We’re Reading: Mapping the World of Fungi Beneath Our Feet

68 quadrillion miles of fungal networks found beneath Earth’s soil.

Why farmers see Colombia’s knife-edge election as a battle for the Amazon’s future

350,000 hectares lost—but 20 new peasant reserves offer hope for Colombia’s Amazon

Africa’s community-led marine organizations on which 30×30 depends

130,000 hectares of African fisheries now co-managed by coastal communities.

Bumblebee goby species discovered on China's Hengqin island is one of the smallest fishes in the world

New fish species is just 9 mm long—among the smallest in the world.

Community-led initiatives safeguard marbled cats in northeast India

1st community-conserved area for marbled cats launched in India’s northeast.

'Unstable' Tasmanian devil found after 15 days on the run

15-day search ends as Tasmanian devil Mary found 2 km from home