Oceans given boost as nations agree to protect a third worldwide
But the deal is not legally binding, and opposition from some big countries to the idea could make it largely symbolic
To Save an Endangered Fox, Humans Turned Its Home Into a War Zone
The Adorable Island Fox Is Back—But Saving It Meant Going to War
Large carnivores under threat as prey they depend on decline
Up to 60 per cent of prey species of iconic predators, such as the clouded leopard, are threatened, which puts them at risk of extinction, too
Fossils, islands and forests added to UNESCO World Heritage List
Designation of several new sites around the world as having outstanding natural value to humanity could aid conservation and bring in money from tourists
Biggest ever die-off of ocean forests triggered by warming seas
Kelp forests crucial to marine life are disappearing fast in Australia as rapidly warming oceans transform the ecosystems
Food from rubbish dumps is turning bears into couch potatoes
Wild bears in Turkey are becoming slouches, forsaking forest foraging and migration for easy pickings on garbage dumps near a city
Magnets could pull oil out of ocean before wildlife is harmed
Oil-binding nanoparticles allow simple magnets to draw oil out of water, a tool that could quickly remove toxic leaks from ocean habitats
A recipe for ocean health: Add 10 million oysters to salty water
Rewilding our depleted oceans will help restore them to health, and the best place to start is with the humble oyster, says Charles Clover
UK closer to banning cosmetic microbeads that clog up its seas
Tiny plastic particles from our washing products end up in seas and are ingested by marine organisms. The UK is about to decide whether to ban the beads