‘They ate the shrimp, they even ate the crab’: Thai fishers count the cost of a voracious invader

Huge numbers of blackchin tilapia, a fish native to west Africa, are wreaking havoc among Thailand’s river ecosystems. Experts – and some chefs – are seeking sustainable solutions ...
MaltaToday

ERA clears Buskett old people's home after bird safeguards imposed

Environment watchdog says project is unlikely to harm nearby Natura 2000 site, provided strict measures are adopted to protect birds and minimise disturbance ...

Woman attempts to swim entire 900-mile California coast

Catherine Breed will swim 900 miles along California’s coast to raise money for women in water sports and ocean conservation.

This mysterious radio signal has puzzled astronomers for nearly 50 years

The “Wow!” signal is one of our best pieces of evidence for aliens, but researchers are building a compelling case for a more ...

Escaped flowerhorn fish threaten biodiversity, pose potential public health risks in Laguna, Philippines

A hardy aquarium fish prized for its golden hue, the ornamental Flowerhorn cichlid (Amphilophus spp.) has become a problem for the residents of San Pablo City, Laguna: It is increasingly taking on an ...

Spain planted millions of fast-growing eucalyptus trees for timber: Decades later, scientists say many have become "green deserts" where native birds and forest life s…

What was once seen as a smart way to boost Spain’s timber industry is now raising difficult environmental questions. Vast ...
Smithsonian Magazine

Eight of the Worst Marine Invaders, According to Scientists

Lionfish, mitten crabs and “sea vomit.” Meet eight marine species inadvertently brought to new territory that are taking the ...