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Dolphins affected by Acoustic Wave Frequencies
Read story →: Dolphins affected by Acoustic Wave FrequenciesOff-shore oil detection by acoustic wave frequencies are believed to impact marine seals, whales, and dolphins. Over 3,000 dead dolphins were washed onto a Peru beach. Locals are demanding an explanation. Acoustic…
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Koalas lost Habitat
Read story →: Koalas lost HabitatKoalas officially named endangered in eastern Australia due to drought, bush fires, and development. Scientists estimate without intervention koala are at risk of extinction by 2050. Climate-driven weather events, development, and land-clearing…
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Plastic Waste Found 7 Miles Down on the Seafloor
Read story →: Plastic Waste Found 7 Miles Down on the SeafloorVictor Vescov descended 11 km (7 miles) discovering new sea creatures and a plastic bag. Victor and his team made 5 dives and deployed robotic landers to explore the seafloor. They discovered…
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Aldabra Rail – An Enigmatic Bird Species
Read story →: Aldabra Rail – An Enigmatic Bird SpeciesThe Aldabra Rail is the only living flightless bird in the Indian ocean. The atoll was submerged 118,000 years ago rendering the Aldabra Rail extinct. When the atoll resurfaced, so did the…
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Imminent Extinction Classification for American Bumblebee in Canada
Read story →: Imminent Extinction Classification for American Bumblebee in Canada42 of the more than 850 species of bees in Canada are necessary to grow crops. Apples, tomatoes, blueberries, legumes, trees, shrubs, and wildflowers rely on pollination. No pollination means no food.…
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Gray Whales found Dead off San Francisco Bay
Read story →: Gray Whales found Dead off San Francisco BayNine gray whales have been found dead in 2 months on various beaches in San Francisco Bay. Various causes are contributing to the deaths. Education and working with local resources are key…
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Humans Transforming Natural Landscapes
Read story →: Humans Transforming Natural LandscapesNumerous plant and animal species are at risk of extinction. The average abundance of native plant and animal life has fallen by 20%. The human population has passed 7 billion. Farming, logging,…
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Last Two White Rhinos
Read story →: Last Two White RhinosLoss of habitat and poaching led to the demise of this species. The last two white rhinos live on a 24/7 protected sanctuary. The last white rhino passed away in 2018. This…
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Insect Population Plummeting
Read story →: Insect Population PlummetingInsects are necessary for all life on earth. Some scientists believe the insect population will collapse within 100 years. Insects are losing their habitat. Individual species responses depends on the type of…