Conservation

Researchers have discovered a massive black coral colony deep in Fiordland, New Zealand. The specimen measures 4 meters tall and 4.5 meters wide and is estimated to be 300 to 400 years old. Scientists believe it ranks among the largest of its kind recorded in the country's waters.

June 25, 2026 Iniulat ng AI

Canada has released updated figures revealing that ocean fisheries off British Columbia and Alaska caught far more Puget Sound Chinook salmon than previously recorded over the past 20 years. The correction highlights greater pressure on the endangered fish, a primary food source for the Southern Resident killer whales.

Georgia has launched its first state-funded program to protect farmland from rapid development. The Georgia Farmland Conservation Fund received $2 million for its initial year, with selections expected in August. Farmers have already submitted applications to sell development rights while continuing to work the land.

June 13, 2026 Iniulat ng AI

The city of Matsumoto may introduce a fee for visitors to Kamikochi as early as fiscal 2028 to fund conservation and disaster measures amid rising visitor numbers.