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5 days ago · But it has now become a terrifying, albeit still largely unquantified, threat to marine life too. Where is it? The current troubling form of the virus was first detected in Europe in autumn 2020. At the end of 2021, it was discovered in North America and has since been recorded in wild birds in every US state.
2 days ago · Coastal wetlands are brimming with food for avian travelers. Salt marshes, with their cordgrasses, provide a buffet of insects, fish, and crustaceans for shorebirds. The intricate root structures of mangroves harbor shellfish and many fish species, attracting larger birds such as herons and egrets. This abundance—including the healthy plant ...
4 days ago · 2. Marine Bird Conservation: Galapagos penguins, flightless cormorants and waved albatross are all endemic to the Galapagos Islands. These sentinel species are also all classified as threatened on the IUCN’s Red List, facing continued risk of population decline due to threats such as climate change, introduced species, pathogens, pollution, and bycatch.
3 days ago · World Migratory Bird Day, Saturday, May 11, arrives amid the seasonal migration, drawing attention to the flights and plights of birds. ... Atlantic Marine Conservation Society receives $95G for ...
5 days ago · This resource contains images of Bering Sea wildlife, including birds, marine mammals, whales and fish. Historical photographs and images of marine vessels are also available. Mapping Ecologically Sensitive Islands in the Bering Sea. This USGS article provides an overview of mapping in the Pribilof Islands.
2 days ago · Black Swan. The Black Swan, scientifically known as Cygnus atratus, stands out with its curved long neck and striking black plumage, contrasting with white wingtips and reddish-orange beaks. Sized between 43 to 56 inches and weighing 8.1 to 20 pounds, with a wingspan of 63.6 to 78 inches, they can live up to 40 years.
4 days ago · original description Bamber, R. N.; Bird, G. J. (1997). Peracarid Malacostracans from Cape d' Aguilar and Hong Kong, III. Tanaidacea: Tanaidomorpha. In: Morton B, editor. Proceedings of the Eighth International Marine Biological Workshop: The Marine Flora and Fauna of Hong Kong and Southern China. The Marine Flora and Fauna of Hong Kong and ...
