Ecosystems News

A report warns that nearly half of the world's wild fish catch could be ground into feed for farmed fish if the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization's plan to

Warming temperatures are causing peatlands, which store significant global soil carbon, to transition from carbon sinks to carbon emitters. This rapid shift, ev

A Wyoming ranch, Red Canyon Ranch, was acquired for conservation purposes, but cattle grazing was maintained to demonstrate how managed grazing can protect and

Chris Packham argues that humans should overcome their fear of 'bugs' and recognize the critical role invertebrates play in maintaining ecosystems, emphasizing

Atolls, which take 30 million years to form, annually support 31 million nesting seabirds across the Indo-Pacific, providing crucial breeding grounds and return

Fifty years after their introduction, American red crayfish have become an invasive species in Spain's Guadalquivir River basin, disrupting ecosystems but also

A new study warns that Northern Hemisphere lakes could lose approximately 40 days of winter ice by 2100 if high emissions continue, threatening water quality an

The global trade in African ants, both legal and illegal, is flourishing as hobbyists seek these insects, raising concerns about potential damage to ecosystems

China, having lost over 50% of its mangrove forests by the 2000s, has since restored 22,500 hectares, significantly improving biodiversity and habitat quality t

Natural Resources Wales has issued a warning about the significant impact of dry weather on Welsh land, rivers, and wildlife, stating that ecosystems are under

Scientists have utilized AI to map 70,000 mines, revealing that the extraction of minerals for green energy poses a significant threat to global biodiversity. T

Bangladesh plans to plant 250 million trees over five years to boost green cover and meet climate goals, but conservationists warn that selecting the wrong spec

India's expanding cities are encroaching upon rivers, reducing their width and flow, leading many to carry more sewage than freshwater. Efforts to clean these v

Researchers in the Netherlands observed bird sounds and aquatic life around floating solar farms, suggesting these installations could create new habitats for w

High-resolution maps of European wetlands have been created using satellite images analyzed by a machine-learning algorithm, revealing previously overlooked eco

A study of 30 Sierra Nevada ponds reveals significant daily temperature fluctuations and a strong influence of winter snowpack on their size and temperature. Re

Dr. Toby Kiers, an evolutionary biologist, advocates for recognizing fungi's crucial, often invisible, role in protecting the planet. Her work, including mappin

The Prime Minister stated that India is developing new manufacturing ecosystems, ranging from chips to ships.