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Mystery solved: our tests reveal the tiny algae killing fish and harming surfers on SA beaches

Confronting images of dead seadragons, fish and octopuses washed up on South Australian beaches – and disturbing reports of “more than 100” surfers and beachgoers suffering flu-like symptoms after swimming or merely breathing in sea spray – attracted international concern last week.

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‘Apoplectic’ environment groups halt Coalition attack ads to take aim at Albanese over species’ ‘death warrant’

Exclusive: Australia’s top green organisations suspend anti-nuclear power ads to fund campaign against Labor’s move to protect salmon industry

The Guardian - AU

‘They have no one to follow’: how migrating birds use quantum mechanics to navigate

Evidence is mounting to explain how birds use the Earth’s magnetic field to help fly thousands of miles with unerring accuracy – a discovery that may help advance quantum technology

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Researchers may finally be able to forecast dangerous red algae blooms

Red tides can lead to millions of dollars in losses, kill animals and be harmful to human health

The Independent UK

Rare Wright’s gardenia reappears in record numbers in Seychelles

Conservationists find critically endangered species thriving on Indian Ocean island of Aride

The Guardian - UK

Most of the world’s sea turtle populations are rebounding – even amid climate change threats

Sea turtles still face warming ocean temperatures and habitat loss

The Independent UK

Two die from chikungunya as virus spreads on France's Reunion Island

A mosquito-borne disease called chikungunya has killed two elderly people on France's Reunion Island, local authorities said on Friday.

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Reeves scapegoating bats to cut red tape is absurd, says Packham

Broadcaster and nature campaigner claims Labour’s attack on wildlife in push for economic growth is ‘PR disaster’

The Guardian - UK

Country diary: A tiny wildflower meadow with bespoke bee habitats

Hove, East Sussex: Last spring was a washout, but this year – after a few home improvements – my garden is buzzing

The Guardian - UK

We combed through old botanical surveys to track how plants on Australia’s islands are changing

More than 8,000 continental islands sit just off the coast of Australia, many of them uninhabited and unspoiled. For thousands of species, these patches of habitat offer refuge from the threats they face on the mainland.

The Conversation

Traffic noise triggers road rage among male Galápagos birds

Research finds yellow warblers near busy roads turn aggressive when traffic drowns out their territorial songs, and noise pollution could cause clashes

The Guardian - UK

We found a new wasp! Students are discovering insect species through citizen science

Playgrounds can host a variety of natural wonders – and, of course, kids! Now some students are not just learning about insects and spiders at school — they are putting them on the map and even discovering and naming new species.

The Conversation

An Italian beach town in Tuscany is invaded by midges. Residents seek emergency declaration to cope

Residents of the Tuscan beach enclave of Orbetello are seeking a state of emergency declaration to help combat an invasion of midges that are keeping people indoors and threatening businesses catering to tourists

The Independent UK

Giant deep-sea spider spotted crawling on ocean floor near Antarctica

Researchers suspect species grows so large partly due to cold temperatures of their environment

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Southern elephant seals are adaptable – but they struggle when faced with both rapid climate change and human impacts

Southern elephant seals (Mirounga leonina) are an iconic species of the Southern Ocean. But with rapid environmental changes in their ocean home, the seals’ population range has been shifting.

AAP

Environment in better shape overall but threats linger

Australia's environment experienced above-average conditions in 2024 yet temperature extremes and more threatened species suggest there's more to the story.

The Independent UK

Blobfish’s remarkable comeback story, from ‘world’s ugliest animal’ to New Zealand’s fish of the year

Ugly Animal Preservation Society mascot beats fellow deep-sea critter orange roughy to title

Evening Standard

Hackney pupils team up with school in Uganda to help save the bees

Kingsmead Primary School has joined forces with New Brain School in Kampala

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Albanese to rush through new laws to protect Tasmania’s salmon industry from legal challenge

Labor will push the contentious bill through parliament next week despite concerns about the extinction of the Maugean skate

The Independent UK

Millions tune in online to ring this fish doorbell in the Netherlands

The site has attracted millions of viewers from around the world with its quirky mix of slow TV and ecological activism

AAP

Cryo-born corals thrive on reef in win for restoration

Millions of corals born from frozen sperm could one day be deployed on reefs to help them recover from climate change-induced heat events.

The Guardian - AU

Victoria’s unique dolphin population threatened by legacy of ‘forever chemicals’

New study finds dolphins, including critically endangered Burrunan, have among the world’s highest levels of chemicals banned decades ago

The Independent UK

Antarctic scientist accused of threatening to kill colleagues trapped in research station apologises

The South African Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment said the alleged perpetrator has ‘shown remorse’

The Guardian - UK

Hope for endangered penguins as no-fishing zones agreed off South Africa

Deal will restrict fishing near colonies on Robben Island and Bird Island for 10 years, after long debate between industry and conservationists

The Independent UK

Mass poisoning suspected as hundreds of birds fall from trees in Australia

Corellas often damage farms and orchards but authorities say misuse of pesticides to poison birds carries heavy penalties

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