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Environment

Atlantic States Commission cuts Chesapeake Bay menhaden cap to 5 million pounds

The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission has reduced the Chesapeake Bay menhaden fishing cap by about nine percent to 5.0 million pounds for the 2025-26 season, amid concerns over the species'...

Inside Climate News · 1 day ago · 1 min read

Environment

Trump administration delays protections for Birmingham darter fish in Alabama

The Trump administration is delaying protections for the Birmingham darter, a threatened fish species in Alabama, despite concerns from environmental groups about its survival due to habitat destruction from...

Inside Climate News · 1 day ago · 2 min read

Science

Léa Bouffaut develops fiber-optic method to monitor whale communication

Léa Bouffaut has created a method for monitoring whale communication using fiber-optic cables on the ocean floor, eliminating the need for traditional underwater microphones. This technique could greatly...

Phys.org · 4 days ago · 1 min read

Environment

Nearly 200 nations pledge to protect 30% of land and sea by 2030

Nearly 200 nations agreed at a U.N. biodiversity summit to protect 30% of land and sea by 2030 and invest $200 billion annually in biodiversity. This commitment follows past failures to meet global nature...

Phys.org · 14 days ago · 2 min read

Science

James O'Hanlon's book claims Eurasian jays can lie, challenging animal intelligence views.

Biologist James O'Hanlon's book suggests that animals, like the Eurasian jay, may possess the ability to lie, indicating a deeper level of consciousness and social awareness than previously recognized. This...

Live Science · 14 days ago · 1 min read