Plans to develop large-scale floating fish farms in the Gulf of Mexico are gaining renewed attention as President-elect Donald Trump prepares for his second term. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has identified five areas in the Gulf for potential offshore aquaculture, part of a decade-long federal push to expand fish farming in U.S. […]
Fishing for bass at night offers a unique and rewarding experience for anglers. When the sun sets, bass behavior changes, creating opportunities for catches that might be elusive during the day. Whether you’re looking to beat the heat, avoid daytime crowds, or explore the mystique of nocturnal bass fishing, this guide will arm you with […]
Every year, countless wildlife habitats face destruction from forces that often escape public attention. While deforestation and pollution make headlines, numerous subtle yet devastating threats are quietly undermining ecosystems worldwide. From light pollution disrupting nocturnal species to seemingly harmless recreational activities fragmenting delicate habitats, these hidden dangers pose serious risks to wildlife. Unfortunately, many people […]
From the moment that the biologist Dr Heike Vester presses play, the sound of the static of the fjord fills the room. First comes the constant, steady rumbling of a boat engine. Then, every eight seconds, like a foreboding bass drum, comes the explosion of seismic airguns – extremely loud blasts used in oil and […]
After decades of debate and advocacy, the Tule elk of Point Reyes National Seashore will soon be free to roam beyond the confines of their enclosure at Tomales Point. The National Park Service is preparing to dismantle the two-mile-long, eight-foot-tall fence that has restricted the elk since 1978. This move comes after extensive public feedback, […]
It’s not just humans who get wiser as they age – animals do too, according to a growing body of research. The bigmouth buffalo fish can reach 127 years old, the Greenland shark 392, and some sponges can live for 10,000 years or more. And age is not just a number: as animals get older […]
In the mountains of Peru, where ancient cloud forests meet the Amazon Rainforest, an Andean bear made scientific history. For four months, a camera collar captured the wild male’s daily life, revealing behaviors never before documented in the Southern Hemisphere’s only bear species, from treetop mating rituals to unexpected acts of cannibalism. The study, published […]
The oldest-known wild bird in the world has laid an egg at the ripe age of about 74, her first in four years, US wildlife officials said. The long-winged seabird named Wisdom, a Laysan albatross, returned to Midway Atoll national wildlife refuge at the north-western edge of the Hawaiian Archipelago and laid what experts estimate […]