"New agreement cuts vaquita's protected area by 86%. Gov't says smaller area will help fishermen.
Only 7 to 10 vaquitas left in Gulf of California."
"Hundreds of imperiled species, including North Atlantic right whales and rusty patched bumble bees, could face greater threats from industry and development."
"Team works to restore the sunflower sea star as 95% of these key underwater ecosystems have been decimated along the Pacific coast in past decade"
"Wild bird populations in the UK have fallen to their lowest level since records began, figures show, with nearly half of species in decline."
There’s a long history of hunting and fishing in the federal refuge and hatchery system. But the Trump administration has now thrown the doors wide, opening millions of acres in hundreds of locales across much of the country. TipSheet examines what’s missing in this dramatic policy shift, and offers insights and resources for reporting on the impact on the nearest refuge to you.
"The world’s largest penguin colony has declined by two-thirds since 2011, most likely because of the climate crisis, a study has revealed."
"Traditional knowledge and specialized training are helping people adapt to a changing landscape as polar bears appear in new places and at different times."
"Researchers found Isle Royale wolves brought to the island in 2018 are likely to survive but are inbred and increasingly isolated."
"Major League Baseball has approached the Trump administration about hosting a game at a national park, officials from the White House and MLB confirmed Saturday."
