Conservation

An international team of scientists has started the EuroWorm project to create an open-access genomic database of European marine annelids, aiming to discover species before they vanish. Led by the Leibniz Institute for Biodiversity Change Analysis, the initiative focuses on these vital segmented worms that support ocean ecosystems. The effort combines museum collections with modern genomics to accelerate global biodiversity research.

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As Earth Hour approaches this Saturday, its organizer emphasized that the one-hour event for the planet serves as a reminder to conserve resources at all times. Angela Consuelo Ibay of WWF-Philippines said the symbolic switch-off aims to foster habits amid the energy crisis. The Department of Energy suspended spot market operations on Thursday to ease consumer burdens.

A new analysis indicates that Earth's vertebrate diversity is likely twice as high as previously estimated, with about two genetically distinct 'cryptic' species for every recognized one. Led by University of Arizona researchers, the study highlights how DNA sequencing reveals these hidden lineages that look nearly identical. This finding raises concerns for conservation efforts targeting undocumented species.

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Nearly 50 African penguin chicks rescued from flooding on Bird Island are now healthy and gaining weight under expert care at a rehabilitation centre in Gqeberha. The chicks were evacuated after heavy rains on 24 February washed away their nests. Climate change is exacerbating such threats to seabird colonies.