Green lights on fishing nets could slash bycatch of sea turtles, says research
Hi-tech green LED lights attached to fishing gear can act as a deterrent to turtles and help reduce bycatch by approximately 40%.
March 19, 2024 • ~6 min
Hi-tech green LED lights attached to fishing gear can act as a deterrent to turtles and help reduce bycatch by approximately 40%.
As it travels around the ocean, plastic litter can harm wildlife and marine habitats in many ways. This study highlights five key hotspots where floating plastic poses the biggest risk.
Research has revealed how British otters may have been able to recover from species loss in the 1950s with the help of otters from Asia.
A new study highlights how different literature portrays the pros and cons of offshore wind. Comprehensive assessment frameworks could create more consistency in the future.
New research suggests the gut bacteria of red and grey squirrels differ significantly, potentially explaining the decline of the native red and the success of its grey counterpart.
The caption may say that only scientists and trained professionals should handle wild animals, but viewers remember the image, not the words.
The ermine moth’s wing structures are fascinating because they rely on a mechanism we teach our engineering students to avoid
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