Article Archive for 7 November 2007
Perlemoen may be lost forever, experts warn
Posted in Endangered & Extinction on 7 November 2007
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Posted in Endangered & Extinction on 7 November 2007
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iol The debate on the future of the perlemoen industry does not adequately reflect that this popular marine species is in crisis and is facing imminent extinction, a coalition of leading local environmental groups has warned. If perlemoen becomes extinct, affected fishing communities will lose a source of income forever, they have emphasised. But one [...]
Green turtle nesting sites discovered in Senegal
Posted in Discovery on 7 November 2007
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Posted in Discovery on 7 November 2007
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WWF A WWF survey has discovered several marine turtle nesting sites on the beaches of Senegal, prompting calls from conservationists to improve protection of the endangered species. The survey — conducted by WWF staff, Senegalese wildlife officials and the local community between July and September — discovered nine new green turtle nests on the beaches [...]
