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Atlantic bluefin tuna used to be caught only relatively rarely, mainly by sports fishermen in North America. But this all changed in the 1950s when consumers of sushi, particularly in Japan, developed more of a taste for the species.

The fungi play a vital factor in the forest’s survival

New species of mushroom, Candolleomyces albosquamosus, found in Western Ghats, Kerala. Honey-yellow cap, white stem, grows to 58mm. Morphological & molecular studies confirm new species. Only 35 species of genus Candolleomyces worldwide. Plays important role in forest ecosystem. Specimens deposited in JNTBGRI.

The Global Declaration for River Dolphins exists to halt the decline of the six surviving river dolphin species

Conservation charity will roll out two-year pilot scheme across UK as it seeks to increase young people’s engagement with nature

Australia’s national environment protection law ignores the big picture. Like a racehorse wearing blinkers, decision-makers focus on a single project in isolation. If they dropped the blinkers and considered the combined effects of multiple projects, they might shy away from allowing so many harmful impacts.

Efforts at major conference in Tasmania stall despite evidence that such areas would save crucial foraging and breeding grounds for Antarctic wildlife

Scientists working to combat the invasive spread of myrtle rust have taken to cryogenically preserving native plants under threat until a solution can be found.

Silk, drawn from the cocoons of the domesticated silk moth, is 5,000 yrs old. Wild moths feed on mulberry leaves while domesticated moth depends on human care. Silkworms’ cocoons come in an eye-catching palette of colours thanks to carotenoids and flavonoids. Research on domestication conducted in China, Japan and India…