Great white shark choked by sea lionA great white shark that washed up on an Australian beach this week had a sea lion stuck in its throat which likely caused its death, fisheries officials said.
Caribbean corals could vanish over next 20 years: reportCaribbean coral reefs could disappear within 20 years as overfishing has all but wiped out the fish that feast on coral-smothering algae, the UN and an international conservation watchdog warned.
02 July 2014
Car recycling in Kazakhstan to cost $425 millionAccording to the Association of Kazakhstan Auto Business (AKAB) president Andrey Lavrentiyev, it takes $425 million to introduce recycling of used cars in Kazakhstan.
24 June 2014
Rare white whale spotted off SydneyAn extremely rare white humpback whale has been spotted off the coast of Sydney in an event onlookers called a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Australia says UNESCO reef deferral 'a win for logic'Australia called a decision by UNESCO to defer listing the Great Barrier Reef as in danger "a win for logic", but environmentalists said it was a final warning.
20 June 2014
Scientists warn of tourism threat to AntarcticaAntarctic scientists warned Wednesday that a surge in tourists visiting the frozen continent was threatening its fragile environment and called for better protection.
Poachers kill famed giant Kenyan elephantOne of Africa's largest elephants has died after being shot by poachers using poisoned arrows in Kenya, wildlife officials said as they mourned the loss of an "old friend."
Oceans worth up to $222 bln annually in CO2 captureBy absorbing carbon emissions from the atmosphere, the seas avert climate damage worth up to $222 billion (163 billion euros) every year, according to an estimate released.
06 June 2014
Spain okays Repsol plan for Canary Islands explorationThe Spanish government on Thursday gave oil giant Repsol the green light to explore for oil and gas off the coast of the Canary Islands, a move that environmental groups described as "unjustifiable".
Atyrau besieged by mosquitoesPopulation of mosquitoes in and around Atyrau has increased significantly making the mosquito problem more tangible then ever.