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California NGO uses science & storytelling to boost global mangrove restoration

California Nonprofit Seatrees Champions Mangrove Revival with Science and Stories

California — Seatrees, a dedicated organization based in the state, supports mangrove restoration initiatives worldwide by combining scientific guidance with powerful narratives to overcome common pitfalls. Mangroves Under Threat Despite Rising Awareness Mangroves Under Threat Despite Rising Awareness (Image Credits: Imgs.mongabay.com) Mangrove forests along tropical and subtropical coasts play crucial roles in mitigating climate disasters, ...

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Global moratorium on whaling, a ‘defining moment,’ turns 40

Four Decades of the Whaling Ban: Triumphs and Trials for Ocean Giants

The global moratorium on commercial whaling marked its 40th anniversary in January, a milestone that underscores decades of progress in protecting Earth’s largest animals from relentless hunting. A Landmark Vote That Changed the Seas A Landmark Vote That Changed the Seas (Image Credits: Imgs.mongabay.com) In 1982, member nations of the International Whaling Commission gathered in ...

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A last refuge for turtles on the brink

Fortress in the Pines: South Carolina’s Lifeline for Turtles Facing Extinction

Cross, South Carolina – Nestled amid loblolly pines, a razor-wire-enclosed sanctuary provides critical refuge for hundreds of the world’s rarest freshwater turtles and tortoises. Over Half of Turtle Species Teeter on the Brink Over Half of Turtle Species Teeter on the Brink (Image Credits: Imgs.mongabay.com) More than 50% of the globe’s 359 turtle and tortoise ...

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Successful campaign proves Ghana’s forests are worth more than gold (commentary)

Ghana Shields Forests from Mining Menace in Historic Policy Reversal

Ghana – The government revoked a 2022 regulation on December 10, 2025, that had permitted mining across nearly 90% of the nation’s forest reserves, including vital biodiversity hotspots. A Regulation That Invited Devastation A Regulation That Invited Devastation (Image Credits: Imgs.mongabay.com) Legislative Instrument 2462, known as the Environmental Protection (Mining in Forest Reserves) Regulations, fundamentally ...

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Local communities join global push to protect European, Arctic & US peatlands

Indigenous Communities Lead Charge to Safeguard Peatlands Across Europe, Arctic, and North America

Finland’s Inari municipality – Sámi sisters Bigga-Helena Magga and Sigga-Marja Magga resolved to preserve their family’s Alttokangas boreal forest and peatland from commercial forestry after their father’s death. A Personal Vow Sparks Regional Momentum A Personal Vow Sparks Regional Momentum (Image Credits: Imgs.mongabay.com) The sisters’ determination transformed a family legacy into a landmark conservation site. ...

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A Wrong Turn Into The Mountains Leads To A 'Magnificent' Rare Injjured Swan

Pilot’s Mountain Detour Sparks Rescue of Rare Trumpeter Swan

Apex Mountain, Canada – A pilot’s unexpected detour through snowy evergreen forests uncovered an injured trumpeter swan, prompting a swift rescue that restored the rare bird to its wetland home. A Startling Sight on a Quiet Road A Startling Sight on a Quiet Road (Image Credits: Unsplash) Trumpeter swans seldom wander into alpine terrain, yet ...

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Croatia Faces an Industrial Poultry Takeover With Animals Paying the Price

Central Croatia’s Poultry Mega-Projects: A Recipe for Crisis?

Sisak-Moslavina County, Croatia – Vast industrial poultry operations planned across central regions promise economic growth but ignite fears over animal suffering, pollution, and regulatory shortcuts. Ambitious Scale Draws International Eyes Ambitious Scale Draws International Eyes (Image Credits: Upload.wikimedia.org) Developers envision clusters of hatcheries, feed mills, farms, and slaughterhouses processing hundreds of millions of chickens yearly. ...

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Asteroid Psyche: Trials That Forge Soulmate Bonds

Asteroid Psyche: Trials That Forge Soulmate Bonds

The timeless myth of Psyche’s quest for reunion with Cupid underscores a core truth in astrology: profound love often demands overcoming significant hurdles. From Ancient Legend to Celestial Body Asteroid Psyche: Trials That Forge Soulmate Bonds (Image Credits: Pixabay) Psyche endured four grueling trials – gaining wisdom, practicing temperance, summoning courage, and embracing justice – ...