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ECOMARE: Protecting marine biodiversity and providing care to injured animals

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ECOMARE: a European project promoting marine biodiversity

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There are two ECOMARE centres -The CPRAM hospital is open 24 hours a day, all year round and there is the CEPAM research centre, promoted by the University of Aveiro, which is open to the public on the third Wednesday of each month.

25/09/2023

Invasive alien species, introduced by man, are spreading more and more rapidly around the world

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Invasive species costs global economy €391bn per year - UN report

A UN study carried out over four years across the globe reveals the devastating economic impact of invasive species.

04/09/2023

ARCHELON's Eirini Kasimati releases the rescued turtle into the sea

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Saving Mediterranean turtles and dolphins, one life at a time

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Sea turtles and dolphins are protected species, yet they remain under threat. "Ocean" travels to Greece and Italy to meet activists and volunteers who work tirelessly to save these animal lives.

29/08/2023

An injured turtle being treated at the ARCHELON Sea Turtle Rescue Centre in Glyfada, Greece

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Interview: Saving sea turtles in Greece

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Sea turtles are one of a number of slow-growing and long-living marine species whose survival is steadily being threatened. Since 1983, the Greek non-profit organisation ARCHELON has been working hard to help these animals. In Glyfada, we spoke with ARCHELON's Eirini Kasimati.

29/08/2023

House plant hotelier Enrico Rossi, August 15 2023

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Holiday homes for house plants allow stress-free vacations

Fed, watered and protected from bugs, plants thrive while their owners are away on holiday.

15/08/2023

Discover the exciting world of wildlife conservation in Qatar

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Giant Pandas and the Arabian oryx finding sanctuary in Doha

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Qatar, a nation known for its stunning architecture and rich cultural heritage, is also making strides in the field of wildlife conservation. The country is demonstrating an unwavering commitment to preserve vulnerable animal species, including the Arabian oryx and, most recently, giant pandas.

28/06/2023

Human-generated noise creates an underwater "acoustic fog" that can harm marine animals.

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Humans impairing the communication of sea fauna

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The deep blue is alive with sound but human acoustic interference is disrupting this vibrant ecosystem. Euronews spoke with some of the scientists aiming to address noise pollution in our waters.

27/06/2023

Michel André, Director, Laboratory of Applied Bioacoustics, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya — BarcelonaTech

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Noise pollution posing a significant threat to marine biodiversity

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In an effort to save our marine ecosystems, can we replace our noisy offshore technologies with quieter alternatives?

27/06/2023

Alien ant invasion: how climate change helps exotic species colonise Europe

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Insects thrive as temperatures rise

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Climate Now investigates how warmer winters and sunnier springs are encouraging the spread of exotic species of ant to western Europe.

19/06/2023

Easter gifts in the Buin Zoo in Santiago

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WATCH: Chilean zoo treats animals to Easter egg hunt

Zoo keepers at Chile’s Buin zoo continued an 11-year tradition and organised an egg hunt for the animals to mark Easter Sunday .

10/04/2023

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Inside the ski town in the Alps where snow is becoming a luxury

Snow is essential to reflect heat off the Earth's surface.

15/02/2023

Workers remove dead fish from the Oder river in Krajnik Dolny, north-west Poland

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Mass fish die-off sparks political row between Poland and Germany

Experts in the Czech Republic, the UK and the Netherlands are helping the investigation into the hundreds of tonnes of fish found dead in the Oder River.

22/08/2022

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Tree-hugging world championship took place in Arctic Finland

The third annual Finnish Arctic Tree Hugging Championship took place on August 20, in Levi, Kittilä, Lapland.

20/08/2022

Managing the growing number of non-Indigenous species in the Mediterranean Sea

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Managing non-Indigenous species in the Mediterranean Sea

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Hundreds of new species have invaded the Mediterranean Sea, altering local biodiversity and disrupting fisheries. Ocean looks at both the problems and opportunities presented by their arrival.

31/05/2022

Costas Batargias, Associate professor of applied genetics and fish breeding, Dept. of Animal Production, Fisheries & Aquaculture, University of Patras

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"When an ecosystem is disturbed, it gets unbalanced."

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Hundreds of non-indigenous species have invaded the Mediterranean Sea over the past few decades. Ocean speaks to Professor Costas Batargias from the University of Patras about the reasons behind this rising number of non-native species.

31/05/2022

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These bees are helping Italy's Carabinieri police fight pollution

The Carabinieri military police in Italy are famed for fighting the country's toughest and most dangerous criminals. But now they are turning to bees to tackle air pollution in cities.

30/05/2022

From whale sharks to sea turtles: protecting Qatar’s sea life

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Qatar 365

From whale sharks to sea turtles: protecting Qatar’s sea life

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The waters off Qatar have a rich and varied marine life. But this is a delicate ecosystem and some species are in need of protection.

18/05/2022

Europe's endangered eels: what's been done to save a miraculous creature

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Europe's endangered eels: what's been done to save a miraculous creature

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Ocean takes a look at what's been done to help protect Europe's dwindling eel stocks.

29/04/2022

How Qatar is protecting its wildlife and special traditions

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How Qatar is protecting its wildlife and special traditions

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How is Qatar protecting its wildlife? And why are falcons and camels so important when it comes to local culture? In this episode of Qatar 365, the team explore the country’s special traditions when it comes to the animals, the environment and plantlife.

23/02/2022

The call of the wild: on safari in Bulgaria's Rhodope Mountains

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The call of the wild: on safari in Bulgaria's Rhodope Mountains

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Adventures goes on safari to explore the wild beauty and rich biodiversity of Bulgaria's Rhodope Mountains.

21/12/2021

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Humans impairing the communication of sea fauna

Noise pollution posing a significant threat to marine biodiversity

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Mass fish die-off sparks political row between Poland and Germany

Tree-hugging world championship took place in Arctic Finland

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From whale sharks to sea turtles: protecting Qatar’s sea life

Europe's endangered eels: what's been done to save a miraculous creature

How Qatar is protecting its wildlife and special traditions

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