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Inquiry into Menindee fish kills expected in coming weeks, minister confirms

Following the ecological disaster of the Menindee fish kills, an inquiry timeline has been announced. NSW environment minister Penny Sharpe said the investigation could be underway in a matter of weeks.

ABC News · Apr 12, 2023

Lake Tahoe’s best clarity in 40 years is the work of this ‘natural cleanup crew’

Scientists attribute the ‘unprecedented’ visibility of the water body to a boom in the population of zooplankton

The Guardian - US · Apr 11, 2023

We rely on expert predictions to guide conservation. But even experts have biases and blind spots

When faced with uncertainty, we often look for predictions by experts: from election result forecasts, to the likely outcomes of medical treatment. In nature conservation, we turn to expert opinion to assess extinction risk, or predict the long-term responses of plant species to fire management.

The Conversation · Apr 11, 2023

Spearfisher recovering after being bitten multiple times in Queensland croc attack

The 36-year-old was with six others when the predator dragged him beneath the surface. He received multiple injuries while fending the animal off and managed to swim to safety.

ABC News · Apr 11, 2023

Menindee fish kill may have been partly caused by release of ‘black’ and clean water by authorities, researchers claim

Exclusive: Satellite analysis shows toxic blackwater flowed into the Darling-Baaka River via the Wetherell outlet two days before the deaths

The Guardian - AU · Apr 11, 2023

Nature is in crisis. Here are 10 easy ways you can make a difference

Last month, Sir David Attenborough called on United Kingdom residents to “go wild once per week”. By this, he meant taking actions which help rather than harm the natural world, such as planting wildflowers for bees and eating more plant-based foods.

The Conversation · Apr 10, 2023

The listing of more Australian bird species as ‘threatened’ is alarming – but also cause for hope

They say the first step to recovery is recognising you have a problem; so it is with preserving our precious wildlife

The Guardian - AU · Apr 10, 2023

Invasive Foreign Ants Threaten Florida’s Ecosystems, Study Warns

Populations of non-native leaf-litter ants have skyrocketed in the Sunshine State.

Zenger · Apr 10, 2023

Lights, camera, insects? Invertebrates missing out on starring screen roles

They make up as much as 97% of the animal kingdom, yet wildlife film-makers routinely overlook bugs

The Guardian - UK · Apr 10, 2023

Baby loggerhead turtles returned to Shelly Beach on Central Coast and released after hatching at Taronga

More than 90 baby loggerhead turtles have been released into the wild in on the NSW Central Coast overnight after the eggs were excavated and transported to Taronga Zoo.

ABC News · Apr 10, 2023