Impact of Salmon Farming on Indigenous Communities in Chilean Patagonia

Reinaldo Caro, a Kawésqar fisherman in Chilean Patagonia, is fighting against the negative impact of salmon farming on his ancestral home. The salmon industry, a major export for Chile, is damaging the ecosystem and traditional way of life. Legislation is being considered to halt the expansion of salmon farming in the region.

Invasive Fish Species in Baltimore

The 'Reel Rewards' program in Baltimore pays fishermen $30 for every snakehead, blue, and flathead fish they catch to control invasive species threatening the ecosystem.

Fentanyl Found in Bottlenose Dolphins in the Gulf of Mexico

Researchers at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi found traces of fentanyl in bottleneck dolphins in the Gulf of Mexico, leading to concerns about the impact of pharmaceuticals on marine life.

Southern Giant Hornets Found in Europe

Researchers in Spain are searching for the nest of the first southern giant hornets found in Europe, known to kill off beehives. The hornets impact the local ecosystem by aggressively hunting native insects, potentially disrupting pollination processes. Efforts are being made to educate the public and authorities to mitigate the spread of these invasive species.

Bouvet Island - The World's Loneliest Island

Bouvet Island is a remote 19 mile isle in the South Atlantic Ocean, almost 1,500 miles away from human life, with a mysterious past and a unique ecosystem. It is haunted by unsolved mysteries including an abandoned boat in 1964 and a mysterious flash of light in 1979.

Prehistoric Human Impact on Megafauna Extinction

Prehistoric humans likely caused the mass extinction of megafauna species, reshaping life on Earth 50,000 years ago. The study by researchers at Aarhus University found that human hunting and ecosystem modification were the primary culprits behind the downfall of Earth's giants.

Rescue and conservation efforts for sea otters in California

Female sea otter rescued after mother killed by orca attack, cared for at Alaska SeaLife Center. Sea otter pups in California stranded due to storms, paired with surrogate mothers by Aquarium of the Pacific and Monterey Bay Aquarium to teach life skills and return to the wild. California sea otters, protected species, critical to ecosystem balance.

Iran's Attack on Israel, Trump Trial, Gun Violence Impact, Great Salt Lake Ecosystem Changes

Iran launched a large-scale attack on Israel, a former U.S. president is going on trial, NPR reports on gun violence impact, and biologists track Great Salt Lake ecosystem changes due to climate change.

Decline of the Great Salt Lake in Utah

Scientists track the decline of the Great Salt Lake in Utah, linking it to water diversions, climate change, and a megadrought. The shrinking lake threatens migratory birds as their habitat diminishes. Efforts are being made to reverse the decline and protect the lake's ecosystem.

Florida Butterfly Comeback

A small butterfly native to Florida is making a remarkable comeback after being thought to be gone from the region.