Climate cost of global trawling still uncertain
The amount of carbon released by seabed fishing worldwide is uncertain and must be urgently investigated, researchers say. Convex Seascape...
Ecology and Conservation
Social media can help track species as climate changes
Social media can help scientists track animal species as they relocate in response to climate change, new research shows. The...
1,400 species found in guts of Asian hornets
A study of Asian hornets has found about 1,400 different species in their guts. University of Exeter researchers tested Asian...
Turtles change nesting patterns in response to climate change
New research shows that turtles are responding to climate change by nesting earlier. Researchers monitoring nesting green and loggerhead turtles...
Under-sea mountains are key ‘hubs’ for sharks
Under-sea mountains are key locations for predators – with 41 times more sharks than the open ocean, new research shows....
Female hoverflies beat males on long-distance migrations
Male hoverflies are outflown by females when it comes to long-distance migration, new research shows. Marmalade hoverflies leave northern Europe...
Study shows some species are susceptible to broad range of viruses
A study of fruit flies shows some species are highly susceptible to a wide range of viruses. In the study...
Improved treatment timing reduces honey bee losses to Varroa mites
Honey bee mortality can be significantly reduced by ensuring that treatments for the parasitic Varroa mite occur within specific timeframes,...
Future of UK peatlands under threat due to climate change
The UK’s peatlands face an uncertain future amid the escalating impacts of climate change. Peatlands are critical ecosystems for carbon...