Marine Animals
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Animals
Animals GreeceRerouting All Our Ships, to Protect Our Threatened Whales
In an effort to avoid ship trikes with east Mediterranean sperm whales whose population risks extinction, a Greek shipping company has rerouted all its vessels, thus setting an example in the industry as key players in marine conservation.
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Environment
Environment PortugalHand-in-Hand Efforts to Save Beloved Octopus
In the Algarve region of Portugal, local fishery communities are participating in elaborating and enforcing two new projects aimed at preserving the country’s largest rocky reef, home to 70% of the region’s indigenous species, including the iconic octopus.
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Animals
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Animals
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Animals
Animals ChileOver a Hundred New Species Might Have Been Discovered in the Deep Sea
During a deep-sea expedition off the coast of Chile, a group of scientists discovered that two underwater mountain chains could be home to more than 100 new species, hoping the data collected will lead to the designation of an international high-seas marine protected area.