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In the 1990s, escaped pet Burmese pythons established themselves in Florida's Everglades; by 2012, road surveys found raccoons down 99.3%, opossums 98.9%, and rabbits effectively goneGiant Burmese pythons, introduced to Florida's Everglades as pets, have caused a dramatic wildlife collapse. Road surveys reveal staggering...
As Cabo Verde's fairytale journey continues at the FIFA World Cup, the tiny island just pulled off one of nature’s greatest comeback storiesWhile Cabo Verde earns international attention for its inspiring FIFA World Cup journey, the island nation is also celebrating an extraordi...
A gigantic 400-year-old black coral in New Zealand's Fiordland, measuring 4 meters tall and 4.5 meters wide, has scientists calling it "absolutely huge" and using the find to map where these slow-growing corals still surviveA colossal black coral, estimated to be 300-400 years old and one of the largest ever found in New Zealand, has been discovered in Fiordlan...
12 scientists will drift across the Arctic, locked inside sea ice for 8 months to watch an ocean survive its darkest, coldest seasonA daring expedition is underway as 12 individuals will spend eight months adrift in the Arctic Ocean, encased in ice. This mission, Tara Po...
What’s behind the giant brown ribbon stretching thousands of miles across the Atlantic ocean?A giant brown ribbon stretching thousands of miles across the Atlantic is revealing how closely Earth's oceans, climate, and ecosystems are...
9 animal dads who put human fathers to shame this Father's DayAnimal fathers display some of the most fascinating parenting behaviors in nature. From seahorses where males carry pregnancies, to giant w...
Florida has moved more than 97,000 gopher tortoises since 2009, but the booming rescue industry may be hiding a harder question about whether these reptiles can actually survive the shuffleFlorida's gopher tortoise relocation program, designed to protect the species from development, faces scrutiny. While developers pay to mov...
Former sea turtle hunters in Cabo Verde are now guarding nesting beaches, and the shift has helped drive illegal killings on Boa Vista down from 1,253 in 2007 to just 20 by 2024Once a source of food and income, sea turtle hunting in Cabo Verde has transformed into a remarkable conservation success. Former poachers ...
Secret ocean rule: For 400 years, these villagers protected fish with ancient technique; Now scientists say it could help save world's dying coral reefsSecret ocean rule: Eastern Indonesian coastal communities have long practiced sasi, a traditional ocean management system where areas are t...
Kerala's annual trawling ban to begin from Tuesday midnightKerala's annual trawling ban commences Tuesday midnight, extending until July 31. This measure aims to safeguard marine resources during th...
Science at scale: India’s journey from food security to global leadershipToday, India is the world’s largest producer of milk, pulses, and spices; the largest exporter of rice; and among the leading producers of ...
Video, satellite photos show Iran war oil spill on Persian Gulf islandA recent attack on an Iranian oil refinery has led to a devastating oil spill impacting Shidvar Island, a vital wildlife breeding ground in...
Scientists have discovered that cocaine-powered super salmon live longer and swim faster than normal salmonScientists found Atlantic salmon exposed to cocaine swam further and lived longer. This study highlights how drugs in waterways change aqua...
Govt to soon frame rules to regulate pet shops in the countryThe government will soon frame rules to regulate business activities related to pet shops, dog breeding and aquarium fish breeding in the c...
Conservation project helps revive Mahseer in riversA four-decade-old conservation project has enabled the return of Mahseer in Indrayani river.Experts say the endemic fish, which can only be...
- MPEDA discovery to boost ornamental fisheries sector
Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) and the College of Fisheries, Panangad have succeeded in the natural breeding of the r...
- Schemes to be launched for promoting ornamental fish export
Marine Products Export Development Auhtority is all set to boost the trade with the launch of financial assistance schemes to set up export...
- Central aid for promoting ornamental fish breeding
The Centre has sanctioned a financial assistance scheme for setting up export oriented ornamental fish breeding units as part of efforts to...
- Breeding standardisation mooted for fishes
An international seminar on ornamental fish trade has called for enforcement of strict bio-security measures in the industry and standardis...
- Kalam to inaugurate valedictory function
Former President Dr A P J Abdul Kalam will inaugurate the valedictory function of 'Ornamental- Kerala 2008', the international seminar on o...