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Animals
Animals South Georgia and South Sandwich IslandsNo Fishing Here, to Keep Species Under the Sea Thriving
South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands, a British overseas territory located north of Antarctica, is imposing new no-fishing zones within its existing marine protected area, expanding the prohibition of krill fishing in those frigid South Atlantic waters.
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Environment
Environment ChinaLarge Saltwater Lake, Soon a Protected National Park!
China’s largest inland saltwater lake, located in the northeastern part of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, is set to become a new national park that will double as an important ecological barrier and a key stopover site for migratory birds.
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Animals ThailandSuccessful Crocodile Hatching: a First in Seven Years!
For the first time in seven years, freshwater crocodile offspring has been spotted in Thailand’s largest freshwater swamp and lake, a testimony of a healthy and well-balanced ecosystem and efficient measures to not disturb the reptile’s habitat.
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Environment
Environment NorwayMining Sites Restored Back to Nature
Two mining settlements in the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard have been restored to their natural state as part of one of the most extensive environmental projects in the world, an expression of Norway’s long-term and consistent dedication to preserving wilderness nature and ecosystems.
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Environment EcuadorOne Province, 13 Protected Ecosystems
Through establishing a system of protected areas, the province of Pichincha, in Ecuador, ensures the long-term protection of 13 different ecosystems and, therefore, a unique diversity of species that cannot be found anywhere else in the world.