60,000 African Penguins Starve in South Africa
A catastrophic sardine collapse, driven by climate crisis and overfishing, has caused mass starvation of critically endangered African penguins. Urgent conservation action is needed.
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Governments Adopt Landmark Shark Protections
Governments have enacted sweeping trade bans and quotas for over 70 shark and ray species at a major wildlife conference to combat overfishing. A landmark victory for ocean conservation.
UK's 'pitiful' mackerel fishing stance condemned
The UK faces criticism for opposing a 77% mackerel catch cut advised by scientists, prioritising short-term profits over the stock's survival. Urgent action is needed to save this vital fishery.
Russia arrests Ukrainian biologist over krill research
Exclusive: Leading marine scientist Leonid Pshenichnov arrested in alleged conspiracy over krill fishing data, raising concerns about scientific freedom and Antarctic conservation.
Greece cracks down on brutal illegal octopus fishing
Greek authorities are ramping up efforts to combat a surge in illegal octopus fishing, a practice that is devastating local marine life and threatening the species' survival.
Fishing competition for endangered bluefin tuna sparks outrage
Environmental groups condemn 'unsustainable' fishing tournament in Cornwall, warning it threatens recovery of critically endangered Atlantic bluefin tuna populations.
Mekong megafish halved by overfishing and dams
A shocking study reveals that the Mekong River's giant fish species have declined by 50% due to overfishing, dam construction, and climate change. Experts warn of ecological collapse.
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