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The Royal Albatross Centre, adjacent to the breeding colony, has been single-use-plastic-free for five years and emphasises public education on the issue.

Environment

8 months ago

Albatross chick succumbs to plastic pollution

A ten-day-old toroa/northern royal albatross chick has tragically died at the Pukekura/Taiaroa Head colony in Dunedin after ingesting soft plastic, regurgitated by its parent,...

Chlöe Swarbrick, (R) and who has been elected as the new co-leader and Marama Davidson (Photo: Green Party)

Politics

8 months ago

Green Party of New Zealand welcomes Chlöe Swarbrick as new co-leader

The Green Party of New Zealand announced that Chlöe Swarbrick, Member of Parliament for Auckland Central, has been elected as the new Co-leader,...

The findings bring to light the cascading effects of human activities on marine ecosystems, particularly the dramatic consequences of overharvesting sea cucumbers.

Environment

8 months ago

Sea cucumbers emerge as unsung heroes in the fight against coral reef diseases

In a study published in Nature Communications, researchers have underscored the vital role that sea cucumbers play in sustaining coral reef health by...

The study's findings underscore that MPAs are more effective than non-protected areas in preserving fish populations during marine heatwaves.

Environment

8 months ago

Marine protected areas bolster reef fish communities' resilience against climate warming

A study has found that marine protected areas (MPAs) significantly enhance the stability and resilience of reef fish communities amidst the escalating challenges...

Illegal fishing undermines Indonesia's future tuna industry sustainability

Environment

8 months ago

Illegal fishing undermines Indonesia's future tuna industry sustainability

Indonesia's tuna fisheries face severe challenges due to illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, threatening the sector's sustainability and the country's economy, according...

The study underscores the urgent need for evidence-based solutions to reverse the continued overexploitation of sharks.

Environment

8 months ago

Shark mortality continues to climb despite regulatory efforts, says study

Despite comprehensive regulatory changes aimed at curbing the decline of shark populations globally, a new study published in Science reveals that shark fishing...

The statistics reveal a dynamic shift, with a 7.5 percent increase in the total number of trips taken by households over the four-year period. Notably, domestic travel has surged, with a 29.7 percent increase in domestic trips.

News

8 months ago

New Zealand households shift spending towards domestic travel amid global changes

The big picture: In light of the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, increased living costs, extreme weather, and global events, New Zealand households...