The inextricable connection between the sea, climate & biodiversity is understandable. The ocean is one of Earth’s most significant climate regulators – absorbing nearly a third of emitted carbon dioxide & nearly 90% of excess heat. In short the planet’s health depends on a healthy ocean & ensuring a healthy ocean requires cooperation & coordination well beyond individual borders.
In this connection Ecuador, Costa Rica, Colombia and Panama signed a declaration during the COP26 in 2021, recognising their interconnected marine ecosystem. As a result the Galapagos Marine Reserve, created in 1998 by Equador, has been expanded with the creation of the Hermandad Marine Reserve. Covering an additional 60,000 square Kilometers(23,000 square miles) in the Pacific Ocean near the Galapagos, in addition to the existing 138,000 sq Kms(53,2821 sq miles).
The new reserve will ensure a safe pathway for the many amazing creatures to & from Costa Rica’s Cocos Island. Ecuador is a major player in the South American fishing industry around the Pacific. Now booming fish populations have spilled over in the adjacent areas and spectacular marine life wins over commercial tuna, making way for better research and ethical tourism.
A volcano erupted on an island in the Galapagos recently but the critically endangered pink Iguana species are safe, according to the Galapagos National Park authorities. Charles Darwin, the famous evolutionist, has specially noted the Galapagos Giant Tortoises & Pink Iguanas as an example for his theory of evolution. These South American Nations have set an ideal of international cooperation & a coordination for safeguarding the endangered flora & fauna from extinction.
Ecuador Expands Galapagos Marine Life Protection Reserve By 45%
Latest from Nature
Endangered Giant Snail: Population Below 300 Worldwide; See How 8 Help
In a remarkable conservation story, one of the world’s rarest creatures has found a new home at Longleat Safari Park. The critically endangered Giant Magnolia Snail, once feared extinct, is now part
Bali Myna Population Jumps From Under 10 to 50-100 After Conservation Efforts
The striking white Bali Myna, with its blue eye patch and black wing tips, once numbered fewer than 10 birds in the wild. Today, thanks to innovative conservation approaches, their numbers have
700 Koalas Shot by Helicopters in Victoria’s Budj Bim After Bushfires Wreck Critical Wildlife Habitat
Around 700 koalas have been shot from helicopters in Victoria’s Budj Bim National Park, sparking intense debate about wildlife management in Australia. The Victorian government defends the action as necessary to prevent
Endangered Species Habitat Protections at Risk as 25K+ Public Comments Challenge ESA Rule Change
A new proposal from the Trump administration could significantly weaken habitat protections for endangered and threatened species across the United States. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and National Marine Fisheries Service
Google SpeciesNet AI Hits 99.4% Animal Detection—Its Species Accuracy Might Surprise You
SpeciesNet is a kind of artificial intelligence (AI) model that has been designed to perform wildlife identification with exceptional accuracy. It has been developed using more than 65 million photos of wild
Four Spider Species Found in Northeast India; Half New for Nation’s Records
Scientists from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) have uncovered four significant spider species in Northeast India, revealing the rich biodiversity that remains largely unexplored in the region. The discoveries include two
Auckland Zoo welcomes forester kangaroos from Australia before Anzac Day
A mob of forester kangaroos has arrived at Auckland Zoo, bringing a touch of Australia to New Zealand just before Anzac Day. The kangaroos, a subspecies of the eastern grey kangaroo, have
Emu Chick Hatches at Longleat After Father Sits 56 Days, Expected to Reach 1.5 Meters
An emu chick has hatched at Longleat Safari Park just in time for the Easter weekend, marking only the second offspring for resident emu pair Bounty and Biscuit. The chick emerged from
Migratory Bird Treaty Act Rollback Ends Penalties for 1 Billion Industrial Bird Deaths Yearly
The U.S. Department of the Interior has reinstated a controversial interpretation of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) that removes protections for birds killed accidentally by industrial activities. The April 11 decision
Crater Lake Newt Drops to 13 as Crayfish Take 95% Shoreline, Lawsuit Targets ESA Delay
The Center for Biological Diversity has announced legal action against the Trump administration over the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s failure to protect the Crater Lake newt under the Endangered Species Act.
Gray Whales Suffer 94 Deaths in Baja Lagoons, Calf Pairs at Record‑Low Eight
Something concerning is happening to the gray whales that make their yearly journey along California’s coast. After showing some recovery from a 2018-2023 “unusual mortality event” (UME), these marine giants are dying
The Antler Chronicles: Wyoming’s Shed Hunt Evolution
Categories: Nature, wildlife External link: Shed hunting season has arrived for some parts of the state | Wyoming Game & Fish Department Wyoming shed antler hunters support regulations, survey says | Local
Colchester Zoo Sea Lion Atlanta Dies Suddenly After 21 Years—What Vets Couldn’t Confirm
Colchester Zoo is grieving the loss of Atlanta, a much-loved Patagonian sea lion who died on Sunday, April 13, 2025. The sea lion passed away in the early morning hours after her
Google DolphinGemma AI Uses 400M Parameters To Analyze Dolphin Sounds On Pixel 9
Google has launched DolphinGemma, a new AI model that listens to dolphin sounds and tries to make sense of them. This joint effort by Google, the Wild Dolphin Project, and Georgia Tech
Brook Floater Mussel Faces 95% Decline as Lawsuit Revives 15-Year Fight for Endangered Species Protection
Environmental groups led by the Center for Biological Diversity filed a lawsuit on April 17, 2025, to push the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to protect the brook floater mussel under the
