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Harry Potter and the Disenchanted Wildlife: how light and sound shows can harm nocturnal animals

Thu, 08/02/2024 - 19:17
A Harry Potter nightwalk experience at a wildlife sanctuary on the Mornington Peninsula has raised concern for wildlife. Evidence suggests the fears are well-founded. Jaana Dielenberg, University Fellow, Charles Darwin University Euan Ritchie, Professor in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, School of Life & Environmental Sciences, Deakin University Loren Fardell, Research Fellow, The University of Queensland Therésa Jones, Professor in Evolution and Behaviour, The University of Melbourne Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

Endangered by the 49th Parallel: How political boundaries inhibit effective conservation

Wed, 07/02/2024 - 21:17
Canada is wasting resources, and legitimacy, conserving species that are not endangered elsewhere. Transparent cross-border considerations should inform all new conservation laws. Greg Garrard, Professor of Environmental Humanities, Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies, University of British Columbia Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

Pesticides urgently need reform – the UK’s overdue action plan must make these drastic changes

Mon, 05/02/2024 - 14:19
The six-year-late UK national action plan for the sustainable use of pesticides is finally due but experts doubt it will be radical enough. Dave Goulson, Professor of Biology (Evolution, Behaviour and Environment), University of Sussex Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

How trophy fishing can have a sustainable future

Fri, 02/02/2024 - 17:35
Trophy fishing is a big threat to some of the most threatened species of fish, but there are ways to adapt the sport with marine conservation in mind. Bryce Stewart, Senior research fellow, Marine Biological Association James Boon, PhD candidate in Marine Ecology, University of Nottingham Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

Mining the depths: Norway’s deep-sea exploitation could put it in environmental and legal murky waters

Wed, 31/01/2024 - 23:08
Norway has become the first nation on earth to allow deep-sea mineral exploration. But opening this industry could put Norway in murky legal waters. Ashley Perl, Fellow, Dalla Lana Fellowship in Journalism and Health Impact, University of Toronto Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

Allowing duck hunting to continue in Victoria is shameful and part of a disturbing trend

Tue, 30/01/2024 - 06:04
Victoria’s decision this week to reject a ban on duck hunting is a shot to the heart for proud Yuin man Jack Pascoe, son of Bruce Pascoe. The black duck Yumburra is a Yuin tribal totem. Jack Pascoe, Research fellow, The University of Melbourne Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.