How close are we?
The acidification of the ocean is proportionate to the amount of carbon dioxide humans are pumping into the ocean. Once […]
June 2025
Plastic in our Oceans
Plastic is a large part of human existence. Plastics waste in the ocean is estimated to be between 75 to
Fireflies are at Risk
All 2,000 species of fireflies are declining. Humanity has captured nature in a mason jar. 1 million plant and animal
Orangutans Losing Habitat
Palm Oil companies are destroying orangutan habitat. Orangutans are clinging to trees and eating bark to survive https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2305277/Pictured-Pregnant-orangutan-clinging-remaining-forest-tree-bulldozers-clear-jungle-make-way-oil-plantation.html
Right Whales are Dying
Six rare right whales died in one month. The species has only about 400 right whales left. They often collide
White-Nose Syndrome arrives on the West Coast
A cold-adapted fungus is devastating North American bats. The fungus leaves a trademark smudge of white on the bat’s muzzle.
Giraffes are now Endangered
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) declares giraffes endangered. There are nine subspecies of giraffes, five are declining
Seahorses at risk
An estimated 600,000 seahorses were poached in Senegal in 2019. Artisanal fishers are fishing without oversight or legally for seahorses.
Last Known Hawaiian Land Snail Dies
The last known Achatinella apexfulva died January 1, 2019. He was nick-named ‘George’ and followed by school children worldwide. George
Endangered Botswana Vultures Poisoned
White-backed vultures, white-headed vultures, and hooded vultures are all critically endangered. The deaths occurred during their mating season. None of