As the Endangered Species Act turns 50, conservationists consider its successes, limitations

This week marks 50 years of the Endangered Species Act. The bedrock environmental law is credited with saving 291 species from extinction, 99% of those listed as endangered or threatened. Read more here.

Grey seals are returning to UK waters

Seals, sea-lions and walruses – a group of animals called pinnipeds – have been heavily exploited throughout much of human history. Many of these species have at some point even been threatened with extinction. Read more here.

In mighty Atlantic Ocean, ecosystem wonders and threats lie below the surface

During his first offshore expedition in 1997, marine-biology expert Murray Roberts was shocked to see the state of cold-water corals located west of Scotland’s Shetland Islands. Read more here.

Billions of pounds of microplastics are entering the oceans every year. Researchers are trying to understand their impact

A team of international scientists working on a research vessel off the coast of Panama is looking for something you might think would be hard to find. Read more here.

Exotic fish species possible visitors to NZ shores

Warm water from the Western Pacific Ocean is expected to have an impact around New Zealand, as higher than normal temperatures in November are expected to continue. Read more here.