âWeak linkâ among Europe’s marine protected areas does not guarantee defence of biodiversity, says study
The link between Europe’s various marine protected areas is too weak to guarantee biodiversity conservation, according to a study by researchers at the Centre for Marine Sciences (CCMAR), associated with
RIAS releases âcritically endangeredâ black vulture â and five griffon vultures â back into wild
A critically endangered black vulture and five griffon vultures were released back into the wild in the Alentejo borough of MĂ©rtola on January 14. The release was carried out by
Ocean deoxygenation makes blue sharks more vulnerable to fishing – study
Deoxygenation of ocean waters has led blue sharks to swim in shallow waters, making them more “vulnerable” to fishing, according to a study. The study, published in the journal eLife,
Algarve Stranding Network urges citizens to report beached animals
The Algarve Stranding Network (Rede de Arrojamentos do Algarve, or RAAlg) has launched a new website to encourage people to report dead beached animals, such as dolphins, whales and sea
Back Early?
Every year in late autumn, I hear comments regarding the White Storks returning to their nests, back from their African journey. It is not quite as simple as that because
First of 2,000 bird boxes set up at Quinta de Marim
Birds flying over the Algarve now have a new safe spot where they can rest and send out their mating calls. The first of 2,000 bird boxes which are due
Autumn amphibians
Autumn has certainly arrived here in the Algarve and, apart from a short cooler spell, we seem to have mild weather and rain, yes rain, real rain! The northern part
Over 2,000 bird boxes to be set up across Algarve
The first of 2,000 bird boxes which are due to be set up across the Algarve will be unveiled in a âsymbolic ceremonyâ at Quinta de Marim in OlhĂŁo next
Robins, a sign of winter?
The European robin (scientific, Erithacus rubecula) is a bird we all associate with Christmas due to their usage on cards, decorations and gift wrappings. They are also seen far more
The Not So Night Owl
The Algarve region has a good selection of owls, from the tiny Scops Owl to the huge Eagle Owl; the well-known âTu-whit, tu-whoâ of the Tawny Owl to the spine-chilling