A study of DNA in whale bones seems to indicate that far more whales once existed than previously thought.
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Manta rays tracked by satellite
Satellite tracking technology has revealed new insights into the behavior of manta rays, reports the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS). The findings are published in this week’s issue of the journal PLoS.
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Featured video: the oceans and Rio+20
A new video by Pew Environment Group and the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) hopes to convince policy-makers attending the Rio+20 Summit on Sustainable Development this summer that urgent action is needed to save the ocean’s from an environmental cr…
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Green Blog: On Our Radar: A Dry Year So Far
Most areas of the country had below-average precipitation in the first four months of the year.
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Green Blog: Peru’s Drawn-Out Dolphin Mystery
Although scientists can tick off a range of causes for dolphin die-offs, a firm answer can be elusive when their carcasses are badly decomposed.
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Green Blog: On Our Radar: New York’s Communal Bikes
Citibank is donating $41 million to the city’s sharing program, and each bike will be stamped with its corporate identity.
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Green Blog: On Our Radar: Myanmar’s Ecosystems
Investors descend on Myanmar, which up to now has been spared the worst ravages of economically booming societies in Asia.
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Green Blog: Marine Ecosystem Pledges Unmet, Data Shows
Despite a 10 percent goal for 2020, just 1.6 percent of marine areas have been set aside for protection.
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Green Blog: Reef Sharks and Humans Don’t Mix
The absence of humans is by far the largest factor predicting shark abundance, a new study suggests.
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