Enormous Levels of Illegal Turtle Harvesting on Beaches, Madagascar
The study is the first direct assessment of the level of exploitation of turtles in Madagascar. Similar harvests exist in many countries in the tropical coastal developing world, so this isn’t an isolated issue, but clearly it is a cause for concern when dealing with endangered species.
Third Nuclear Power Plant Discharge Destroying Kenting’s Reefs
Thermal discharge from the Third Nuclear Power Plant is behind the rapid destruction of Kenting National Park’s coral reef, Taiwan.
The Silent Evolution: A Coral Reef Sculpture
Artist Jason deCaires Taylor recently completed work on one of the most surreal and awe-inspiring artificial reefs in Cancun/Isla Mujeres, Mexico, in an effort to promote the recovery of nearby natural reefs.
Nigeria: Continuous Sand Mining and Dredging Cause Concerns
Continued dredging in the state’s shorelines have been described as an illegal activity capable of causing major environmental challenge for Lagos in its bid for environmental sustainability.