Bird flu reaches the Antarctic region
George Rabin reports on the first instance of Avian Influenza detected in the Antarctic, posing threats to vulnerable and endangered species.
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Super-whales, metalmarks, and troubling charisma in conservation
Joe Boyle explores the impact of non-human charisma on conservation efforts for specific species, even when the “species” do not exist.
High seas treaty marks new era in ocean conservation
Matthew Sutton reports on the 2023 implementation of the landmark high seas treaty by the United Nation after decades of negotiation.
There’s more to a fig than meets the eye: Shifting our perception of the trees we harvest
Amy White explores the challenges that hinder the lives of fig trees, and what this means for our perspectives on harvesting trees.
Lights, camera, hope: A glimpse into the Conservation Optimism Film Festival
Anka Stankovic reviews the 2023 Good Natured Film Festival, highlighting its blend of environmental narratives and the powerful storytelling.
Oxford study provides a framework for defending deep reef ecosystems
Cauis Gibeily reports on a new framework aimed at defending deep reef ecosystems, and how it fits in with the resolutions agreed at COP15.
‘Pristine’ continent of Antarctica found to be ubiquitously polluted with microplastics
Aneshka Moudry reports on new research finding that Antarctica is polluted with microplastics, and unpicks what this means for the continent.
The re-emergence of wildlife: Why have conservation efforts proven so successful?
Kiran Weston discusses why conservation efforts have proven so successful, including recent advancements in conservation programmes.
AI in conservation: A modern-day solution to the biodiversity crisis?
Does the technology behind predictive texts, facial recognition, and our social media feeds offer the solution to struggling global wildlife conservation efforts? Katie Jones investigates.
Using Artificial Intelligence to create the Shazam of Ocean Sounds
In recent years, the use of underwater microphones called hydrophones has allowed scientists to listen in on the underwater world in a non-invasive way. Passive acoustic monitoring has already been used in various biological studies, such as documenting the distribution and migration of whales and characterising the responses of fish to environmental changes.