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5 Million Seahorses Worth $29M Seized in Global Wildlife Trafficking Network Spanning 62 Countries

Nearly five million smuggled seahorses worth about $29 million were seized worldwide over a 10-year period, according to new research from the University of British Columbia (UBC). But experts warn this represents

Rahul Somvanshi

June 5, 2025

Japanese knotweed Photo Source:Cornell IPM(CC BY 2.0)

News·UK

Japanese Knotweed Surge: Up to 15% Property Value Loss Amid ‘Super Growth’

The recent mix of sunshine and rain across Britain has created perfect conditions for one of the country’s most destructive plants. Japanese knotweed is now experiencing what experts call “super growth” –

Govind Tekale

June 2, 2025

Black-footed albatrosses are large seabirds that forage across large portions of the Pacific Ocean. Photo Source: NOAA Fisheries

Conservation·Nature·Wildlife

French Frigate Shoals Albatrosses Face 60% Bycatch Rate Despite Making Up Only 7% of Population

Scientists have developed a breakthrough method to track exactly which breeding colonies of black-footed albatrosses are most affected when these seabirds are accidentally caught by fishing vessels. Using a technique called Genetic

Govind Tekale

June 1, 2025

Florida Fisherman Convicted for Killing Dolphins

News·USA

Florida Fisherman Sentenced for Poisoning and Shooting Dolphins

A Panama City fishing captain will spend 30 days in prison for deliberately killing dolphins in the Gulf of America. Zackery Brandon Barfield, 31, poisoned and shot multiple bottlenose dolphins after becoming

Karmactive Staff

May 31, 2025

Conservation·Wildlife·World

UNESCO Considers 5 New Natural Sites; Guinea-Bissau and Sierra Leone May Join World Heritage List

Five natural areas spanning Africa and Asia may soon join UNESCO’s World Heritage List after receiving backing from the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). The announcement came on May 27,

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Karmactive Staff

May 31, 2025

Climate·Marine Life·Nature·UK

UK Fishers Haul Up to 1,000kg of Octopus Daily as Shellfish Stocks Plummet

A remarkable surge in octopus populations has transformed fishing operations along England’s southwest coast, creating both opportunities and challenges for local fishers. Since February 2025, common octopuses have appeared in unprecedented numbers,

Govind Tekale

May 30, 2025

The discovery of a new troglophilic loach species, Schistura densiclava (Teleostei: Nemacheilidae), by Kangkan Sarma of the Department of Zoology, Gauhati University and his team at Krem Mawjumbuin cave in East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya. Photo Source- X.

Discovery·India·Marine Life·News

Meghalaya Cave Fish Schistura Densiclava Found With Eyes and Color Intact Defies Evolutionary Cave Rules

A new species of fish discovered in a remote Meghalaya cave is baffling scientists by breaking the rules of evolution. Unlike typical cave-dwelling creatures that lose their eyesight and color in permanent

Rahul Somvanshi

May 27, 2025

Australia·News

Queensland Shark Control Plan Worth $88.2M Under Fire After 7,800+ Marine Animal Deaths Revealed

The Queensland Government has announced an $88.2 million expansion of its Shark Control Program, marking the largest investment in the program’s 60-year history. The four-year plan, starting July 2025, aims to boost

Govind Tekale

May 26, 2025

Conservation·Marine Life·Technology

790 Endangered Fish Recorded in Cambodian Mekong Villages as Dams and Data Shortages Raise Alarm

In a remote Cambodian village along the Mekong River, fisherman Seun Rin pulls out his smartphone before sorting his daily catch. He’s not checking social media or messages – instead, he’s recording

Rahul Somvanshi

May 22, 2025

Electric·Maritime

Arc Launches $168K Coast Model as Its Most Affordable Electric Boat Yet with 400 HP and 226 kWh Battery

Arc Boat Company’s new electric boat, the Arc Coast, brings significant changes to the boating experience at $168,000. This 24-foot center console boat offers a fresh solution for common boating challenges –

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Govind Tekale

May 18, 2025