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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 hours ago

Dublin Bay's oyster graveyard rises from dead in effort to restore rich ecosystem

The dinghy slowed to a stop at a long line of black bobbing baskets and David Lawlor reached out to inspect the first one. Inside lay 60 oysters, all with their shells closed, shielding the life within. They look great, beamed Lawlor. So did their neighbours in the next basket and the ones after that, all down the line of 300 baskets, totalling 18,000 oysters.
Environment
Environment
fromKqed
2 months ago

'The Invisible Mammal' Spotlights Bats - and the Women Who Love Them

Bats are essential pollinators, seed dispersers, and pest controllers but face devastating declines from White Nose Syndrome, threatening ecosystems, agriculture, and human health.
World news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

Why wasp numbers are booming in the UK - and why it's actually a good thing

The UK is experiencing an abundance of wasps after a warm, dry spring; experts say increased wasp numbers benefit ecosystems as pest controllers and pollinators.
Science
fromState of the Planet
6 months ago

Rivers Choose Their Path Based on Erosion-a Discovery That Could Transform Flood Planning

Rivers develop multiple channels when bank erosion outpaces sediment deposition, shaping ecosystems and risks for billions of people.
Environment
fromNature
8 months ago

Why the green-technology race might not save the planet

Human actions have drastically altered terrestrial and marine environments, affecting ecosystem services.
Economies must prioritize nature protection to ensure long-term sustainability and prosperity.
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