South Africa Bans Commercial Fishing at Penguin Breeding Spots Where Food Supply Shortage Could Drive Extinction

South Africa Bans Commercial Fishing at Penguin Breeding Spots Where Food Supply Shortage Could Drive Extinction

For a critically endangered species of penguin, a recent decision to remove fishing competition from its hunting and breeding grounds may prove to be the key to saving it. In the rich waters of South Africa’s cape and Atlantic coastlines, 6 key breeding colonies of the African penguin are now no-go zones for commercial sardine […]

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Essential Flooring Options for Livestock Facilities That Stand the Test of Time

Essential Flooring Options for Livestock Facilities That Stand the Test of Time

Choosing the right flooring for a livestock facility can significantly impact animal health, hygiene, and overall efficiency. The surface underfoot must provide durability, traction, and ease of cleaning while withstanding the heavy wear and tear of daily operations. Different livestock have unique needs, and selecting the best material requires careful consideration. From concrete to rubber […]

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Trump administration cuts to NOAA threaten efforts to save sea lions from toxic plankton

Trump administration cuts to NOAA threaten efforts to save sea lions from toxic plankton

Federal research and funding plays a crucial role in enabling scientists to monitor ocean conditions — including the domoic acid outbreak that is now killing hundreds of marine mammals up and down the California coast. “Everything we do — all that data we collect — it couldn’t be done without the federal government,” said Clarissa […]

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‘They’re smart now’: Australian fishers are on tenterhooks over shark encounters. Should swimmers be worried?

‘They’re smart now’: Australian fishers are on tenterhooks over shark encounters. Should swimmers be worried?

Moreton Bay charter boat deckhand Bryce Daly is starting to feel unsafe swimming the waters he’s grown up fishing. “You’ve always got a shark in the back of your mind,” the 32-year-old Jimboomba man says. Two shark encounters last month captured national attention and rocked coastal communities along the densely populated south-east Queensland coast. In […]

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Dead dolphins and seals wash up on LA beaches as officials face blame for toxic tide of wildfire debris

Dead dolphins and seals wash up on LA beaches as officials face blame for toxic tide of wildfire debris

LA residents continue to witness the devastating impact of the deadly wildfires nearly three months on, with marine life now emerging as the latest casualty of the disaster, DailyMail.com can reveal. The fallout from the destructive blaze has reached the city’s coastline where a deadly tide of toxic fire debris has resulted in dead dolphins […]

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