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International Coral Crossbreeding Initiative Aims to Restore Florida's Damaged Reefs

To combat the devastating effects of warming waters and disease, scientists are crossbreeding Honduran and Floridian Elkhorn coral for the first time, planting the hybrid 'Flonduran' coral in Florida to restore the state's reefs and protect coastal communities from flooding.

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Surrey Wildfire Devastates Reptile Habitat

Wildfires damaged eight hectares of Surrey's Hankley Common nature reserve on Saturday, impacting reptile habitats and setting back decades of conservation work; the cause is under investigation.

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EU Reduces Wolf Protections Amidst Conservationist Backlash

Following a wolf attack that killed her pony, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen pushed for reduced wolf protection, sparking a legal challenge by environmental groups who cite the continued risk to wolf populations and the ecological importance of these apex predators.

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China's Crested Ibis Population Booms: Jiangxi Marks First Artificial Breeding Success

China's crested ibis conservation program shows remarkable progress with four chicks hatched in Jiangxi province, the first successful artificial breeding there; the global population has surpassed 10,000, thanks to artificial breeding, rewilding efforts, and habitat protection in multiple provinces...

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Ocean's Decline: Seabird Population Collapse Highlights Urgent Conservation Need

A new CNRS journal issue focuses on the ocean's decline, citing a 50% drop in seabird populations since 1970 due to overfishing and climate change, alongside discussions on the ocean's philosophical and legal aspects.

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Wild Pollinator Decline Threatens Food Security Despite Rising Honeybee Numbers

One-third of global pollinator species are declining, threatening food security; while honeybee populations in the EU have increased, wild pollinators face habitat loss, pesticides, and competition from honeybees, highlighting the need for alternative conservation strategies.

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Spain Launches Eco-Sustainable Certification for Green Spaces

Spain, Europe's leading organic food producer, introduces a new eco-sustainable certification for green spaces, modeled after its organic food regulations, promoting biodiversity and reducing pollution through natural pest control, water optimization, and the ban of chemical products; a dozen parks ...

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Nabu: Transforming Balconies into Insect Havens

The Naturschutzbund Berlin (Nabu) offers advice on creating insect-friendly balconies using a mix of plants, including early, mid, and late bloomers, avoiding double-flowered plants, and creating nesting sites with hollow stems or sandy soil.

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Mediterranean Sharks Face Extinction Risk Due to Slow Recovery Rates

A new study reveals that many Mediterranean shark and ray populations have a low rebound potential, taking over 40 years to double their numbers due to low reproductive rates and intense fishing pressure, threatening the biodiversity of the Mediterranean sea.

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Dogger Bank Expedition Aims to Counteract Bottom Trawling Damage

A week-long expedition to the Dogger Bank in the North Sea will assess the creation of new reefs to boost biodiversity, highlighting a legal battle against bottom trawling that threatens this Natura 2000 area, with a court case pending and planned closures of 28% of the area for trawling by the end ...

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Business Leaders Emphasize Nature's Crucial Role in Achieving Net-Zero

At Wimbledon, Deborah Meaden and other leaders emphasized the economic dependence on nature ($58 trillion of global GDP), urging businesses to prioritize environmental protection for financial and societal wellbeing, as exemplified by Wimbledon's sustainability initiatives.

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Wadden Sea Biodiversity Declines Significantly Over Decades

A study in Global Change Biology reveals a decades-long decline in Wadden Sea biodiversity, with reduced populations of Atlantic cod, flatfish, shellfish, seagrass, and several bird species since the early 2000s, impacting the ecosystem's stability and species interactions.

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