Recording & monitoring
New deep-sea coral family discovered in tropical eastern Pacific
Scientists have identified a brilliant yellow, tree-like coral off Costa Rica so distinct it required the creation of an entirely new family, Laurinqueidae.
Recording & monitoring
Recording & monitoring on The Trail Cam: Citizen science schemes across Europe, Recording your sightings, Bird ringing and tagging, Camera trap surveys, Acoustic monitoring for bats and birds and eDNA.
Recording & monitoring
New beetle trap reveals hidden forest habitat patterns
A novel survey method using female-baited traps to capture male stag beetles has mapped fine-scale habitat conditions in Japanese broadleaf forests, offering a tool to balance timber use and biodiversity.
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Aerial maps show millions of young trees in Cairngorms
Aerial laser surveys by the University of Cambridge have mapped over six million trees in Scotland's Cairngorms National Park.
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Amphipods Hitch Rides on Giant Sea Spiders in Deep Pacific
Researchers observed shrimp-like amphipods clinging to giant sea spiders in the deep Chilean Margin. The behavior was recorded at two sites, suggesting it may be a common interaction in this deep-sea environment.
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Rewilding Restores Danube Delta Wetlands at Ultima Frontiera
Rewilding Europe has begun large-scale wetland restoration at the 800-hectare Ultima Frontiera site in Romania's Danube Delta.
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Caffeine pollution disrupts freshwater amphipod behaviour
A 2026 study in Biology Letters finds that caffeine pollution in freshwater makes the amphipod Gammarus pulex more active and less likely to avoid light.
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Bat DNA Holds Clues to Longevity and Disease Resistance
A genomic study of long-lived Myotis bats reveals strong links between lifespan, immune function, and strategies for eliminating damaged cells.
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Decoding Beluga Chatter Aids Conservation
Researchers are using hydrophones to decode the complex communication of beluga whales and other cetaceans. This acoustic research reveals cultural behaviors like dialects and is informing targeted conservation measures, such as boat restrictions to protect vulnerable calves.
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SMP adopts new models for seabird trends
The British Trust for Ornithology has reviewed and recommended new statistical methods to improve seabird monitoring.
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Little Penguins Vaccinated
Over 1,000 little penguins have received their first dose of bird flu vaccine in Victoria, Australia.
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Uncovering the Dodo's Secret Sensory World
Scientists are using CT scans of rare dodo skulls to uncover the bird's sensory abilities and lifestyle, revealing a more complex animal than previously thought.
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Conservation Efforts for the Eurasian Curlew Face Challenges in the UK and Europe
A recent study on the Eurasian Curlew conservation efforts in the UK and Europe reveals that while some interventions show promise in improving nest success rates, others face significant challenges in boosting chick survival rates.
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Potatoes may have given Indigenous Andeans a digestive superpower
A new study suggests that the rise of potatoes in the Andes may have left a lasting mark on human DNA, with Indigenous Peruvians carrying exceptionally high numbers of a starch-digestion gene.
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Conservation Efforts Along Colombia's Pacific Coast Protect Migratory Birds and Communities
A biologist with Asociación Calidris shares her work in protecting mangrove forests and migratory birds along Colombia's Pacific coast.
Recording & monitoring
Birds in the Rain: Understanding the Impact of Rain on Bird Migration
A recent study by the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) has shed light on the effects of rain on bird migration patterns.
Recording & monitoring
Autumn Birding in Dungannon
Join a free birdwatching event in Dungannon to practice wader and waterbird identification and learn about the Wetland Bird Survey.
Recording & monitoring
Wetland Bird Identification Practice Session in Appin
BTO Scotland is hosting a free beginner-friendly training session on wader and waterbird identification in Port Appin, offering participants the chance to develop key skills and learn about the Wetland Bird Survey.
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BTO Youth Hosts 'Birds, Butterflies & More' Event in Harrogate
Join BTO Youth for a free event in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, where participants can learn about bird watching and citizen science.