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After WWII, the U.S. detonated 23 nuclear bombs at Bikini Atoll; nearly 70 years later, it’s a thriving habitat for marine species
1+ hour, 26+ min ago (475+ words) Decades after 23 nuclear detonations wiped out marine life, coral reefs and apex predators have transformed the former atomic test site into an unexpected sanctuary. Surprisingly, one of the best places in the Pacific Ocean to find an abundance of corals,…...
A mother and daughter discover the world’s largest coral colony
12+ hour, 29+ min ago (321+ words) Diario AS Late last year, a mother-daughter team identified the largest coral colony ever documented, in a discovery made on AustraliaâÂÂs Great Barrier Reef When they returned with surveying equipment, they confirmed they had uncovered something historic The…...
Mexico protected more than 1 million monarch butterflies in 1980. Today, they’ve created a one-of-a-kind ecosystem - AS USA
22+ hour, 58+ min ago (441+ words) A landmark conservation order transformed the forests west of Mexico City into a sanctuary so important that it is now recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The monarch butterfly’s migration is one of nature’s greatest journeys. Every fall, millions…...
Meet the world’s only venomous primate capable of killing a human
3+ week, 1+ day ago (410+ words) This adorable yet dangerous animal from the rainforests of Southeast Asia is facing extinction, driven by the illegal exotic wildlife trade. In 2009, a video of a woman gently petting what appeared to be a little-known but irresistibly cute primate went…...
China began planting millions of trees in 1978: five decades later, the ‘Great Green Wall’ is consuming natural forests - AS USA
3+ week, 5+ day ago (329+ words) A vast reforestation project transformed millions of acres and cut sandstorms, but an unforeseen consequence is now affecting nearby communities. China’s ‘Great Green Wall’ has succeeded in slowing the expansion of deserts such as the Gobi and the Taklamakan, but…...
A surprising ally against the desert emerges in Africa: a gigantic herbivorous tortoise capable of restoring ecosystems
4+ week, 1+ hour ago (378+ words) How lack of moisture turns desert soil into an environment almost devoid of plant life In the Sahel, daytime temperatures can reach 140°F (60°C), while nighttime temperatures drop sharply. Under these extreme conditions, the hardened ground prevents rainwater from soaking…...
Adult great white shark filmed in the Mediterranean Sea for the first time: “You’re more likely to win the lotto jackpot”
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (302+ words) The discovery was made during an expedition to recover ghost nets trapped on a sunken ship in the Strait of Sicily. During an environmental cleanup mission in the channel separating Sicily and Tunisia, a biologically rich area with intense fishing…...
Why sharks never get cavities - The surprising secret behind their perfect teeth
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (20+ words) Sharks’ teeth are an incredible piece of evolutionary development that helps them never have to worry about visiting a dentist....
The invasive species that has caused an “ecological disaster” on a small U.S. island
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (932+ words) Since around 1950, a small U.S. territory nestled in the Western Pacific Ocean has suffered a devastating reptile invasion. Since the mid-20th century, an invasive species of snake has wrought havoc with the ecosystem on Guam, a tiny U.S. territory in the Western Pacific…...
“We’re in the business of creating fully functioning ecosystems”: The U.S. couple that restored biodiversity in South America
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (421+ words) It’s a story that lives on, not only through the eyes of documentary makers, but because of the hope that it offers. Looking back now, that may be what stayed with people most. The film followed Doug, the late founder…...