Scientists need to work closely with resource management agencies to assess impacts

A University of Otago study has revealed how earthquake upheaval has affected New Zealand’s coastal species.

The population of white sharks that call the Central California coast their primary home is holding steady at about 300 animals and shows some signs of growth, a new long-term study of the species has shown.

Little is known concerning environmental contaminants in predators at the top of a food chain. A study published in Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry has demonstrated that new types of brominated flame retardants accumulate in the tissues of killer whales near Norway and are also passed on to nursing offspring.

Pollinators in the tropics are less likely to thrive in intensive croplands, finds a new study led by UCL researchers suggesting bees and butterflies are at risk of major losses.

Researchers can predict locust breeding locations up to nine weeks in advance.

Biodiversity seems, naturally, like a good thing but when it comes to fisheries management, it can involve competing trade-offs.

The Gulf of Kutch is home to India’s first national marine reserve.

Clavelina oblonga, an invasive marine fouling species, not only reduces diversity in communities it invades, it also interferes in their recovery following natural disasters.

As climate change continues to trigger the rise in temperature, increase drier conditions and shift precipitation patterns, adapting to new conditions will be critical for the long-term survival of most species.