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Killer Whales Find an ‘Unlikely Friend’ in Dolphins
Off the coast of British Columbia, dolphins lead killer whales to salmon and earn their share of lunch, a new study reveals.
Global manta and devil ray deaths far exceed earlier estimates: Study
Far more manta and devil rays die in fisheries than previously understood, with annual deaths surpassing 259,000 individuals, a new study has found. It suggests that fishing pressure on these slow-growing species in the genus Mobula is much greater than…
Africa’s wildlife has lost a third of its ‘ecological power,’ study says
It’s a fundamental question for ecologists in this age: How are biodiversity losses reshaping how ecosystems function? A recent study quantifies the impact of biodiversity and abundance losses on ecological functions by tracking the energy flows within them. “African wildlife…
As fish catches fall and seas rise, Douala’s residents join efforts to restore mangroves
DOUALA, Cameroon — Henry Belle Ekam, 37, cuts a frustrated figure as he paddles his boat to the shore in the Bojongo neighborhood of Cameroon’s largest city, Douala. The fisherman has been out on the waters of the Wouri Estuary…
South Greenlanders speak out on rare earths interests
QAQORTOQ, Greenland – South Greenland is increasingly targeted for new mining projects as global demand for critical minerals continues to grow. These developments promise jobs, revenue and the prospect of greater economic independence. Yet for small-scale fishermen like Jens Peter,…
‘My mother would not be happy with the state of the planet’: Interview with Wanjira Mathai
Twenty years after Wangari Maathai received the Nobel Peace Prize for her courageous defense of forests, democracy and women’s rights, the United Nations Environment Programme honored her legacy this week at a commemorative event held in Nairobi. The moment unfolded…
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe Spies Solar Wind ‘U-Turn’
5 min read NASA’s Parker Solar Probe Spies Solar Wind ‘U-Turn’ Images captured by NASA’s Parker Solar Probe as the spacecraft made its record-breaking closest approach to the Sun in December 2024 have now revealed new details about how solar…
Cameras on killer whales record first evidence of joint hunt with dolphins
Researchers say the footage, captured near the North-West Pacific coast, is the first recorded evidence of the two species working together.
Orcas team up with dolphins to hunt salmon, study finds
Northern resident killer whales appear to use dolphins as ‘scouts’, in a surprising cooperative hunting strategy Orcas and dolphins have been spotted working as a team to hunt salmon off the coast of British Columbia, according to a new study…