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Incredible Study Finds 47 Species 3,700 Metres Beneath the Atlantic

A single sample collected from a newly protected area of the Atlantic Ocean revealed 47 genetically distinct species, highlighting just how little we know about life in the deep sea

by Staff Writer

Miral Unveils Ambitious Conservation Push

From AI-powered aquaculture to tracking endangered sea turtles across the Arabian Gulf, Miral has announced four major conservation priorities for 2026

by Claire Wills

Colombia Plans to Cull Pablo Escobar’s Feral Hippos as Population Spirals

Once a bizarre legacy of a drug empire, Pablo Escobar’s feral hippos have become an environmental and safety threat say officials

by Nick Ames

Get Ready to Snap Local Wildlife as City Nature Challenge Returns to Dubai

From sand geckos to city birds, Dubai residents are being invited to document the wildlife on their doorstep as the global City Nature Challenge returns

by Anthea Ayache

Antarctic Emperor Penguins Threatened with Extinction

As sea ice disappears at record rates, emperor penguins are being pushed towards extinction

by Nick Ames

Monkeys in Gibraltar Are Eating Soil to Cope With Human Junk Food

After years of being fed ice cream, crisps and fizzy drinks by tourists, monkeys in Gibraltar are turning to mud as a natural remedy

by Nick Ames

500KM Complete: The Bencheghib Siblings Running To Stop Plastic Waste

Combining endurance with activism, the Sungai Watch siblings are removing tonnes of plastic while pushing for long-term change across Indonesia

by Anthea Ayache

bkry x The Waste Lab Bring Food Waste Into Focus for Earth Day

An intimate, hands-on workshop at bkry in Alserkal Avenue puts composting and conscious consumption front and centre

by Anthea Ayache

The Real Cost of Coffee: Climate, Conflict and the Future of Your Daily Cup

From rising global prices to disappearing bean varieties, the coffee industry is under pressure

by Anthea Ayache