Sea Life

December 6, 2019

Nature’s ‘Brita Filter’ Is Dying and Nobody Knows Why — Science : NPR

A mysterious die-off of freshwater mussels has scientists scrambling to find a cause. Freshwater mussels clean water and provide habitat to countless other species. (Image credit: Nathan Rott/NPR)

via Nature’s ‘Brita Filter’ Is Dying and Nobody Knows Why — Science : NPR

August 31, 2019

Australia Says Great Barrier Reef Has ‘Very Poor’ Outlook, Climate Change To Blame — World : NPR

“Despite concerted efforts and investments, the condition of the Great Barrier Reef has declined since 2014, and this is largely due to the impacts from climate change,” the main scientist said. (Image credit: William West /AFP/Getty Images)

via Australia Says Great Barrier Reef Has ‘Very Poor’ Outlook, Climate Change To Blame — World : NPR

August 4, 2019August 4, 2019

Proposed Turtle Excluder Device (TEDs) Rule: Oceana (via Twitter)

Oceana – @oceana

The oceans need sea turtles! Help prevent unnecessary sea turtle deaths in shrimp trawl nets by supporting the proposed Turtle Excluder Device (TEDs) rule: bit.ly/2Yvwclh #TEDsForAllTrawls

Watch the video here.

May 7, 2019May 7, 2019

News On The Wing – May 2019 Edition

The May 2019 Edition of News On The Wing covers a wide range of wildlife, plants, sea life, and woodland-related topics. So grab a cup of java and catch up on the issues affecting and threatening biodiversity on Earth, such as:

Woodland Trust – @WoodlandTrust

Hazel #dormouse numbers have declined by a third since 2000. Help us save the #woodland homes of the #wildlife we love this #spring woodlandtru.st/DT1yt #StandUpForTrees

AND from:

The Wildlife Trusts – @WildlifeTrusts

Offer live food to garden birds to help replace declining natural food supplies. They contain crucial moisture and can be taken back to the nest for chicks. Our friends

@Vinehousefarm

have a range of food and feeders to choose from. wtru.st/2I6vdAg Image: Nicholas Watts

Click here to read the May, 2019 edition of News On The Wing.