Biodiversité

Des expériences menées outre-Manche nous apprennent que les goélands argentés peuvent copier les humains lorsqu’il s’agit de se nourrir.

Researchers from the University of Plymouth have contributed to a new book addressing some of the most pressing challenges in marine conservation.

Animals from six of the deepest places on Earth found to contain man-made fibres and plastic in their stomachs, scientists have shown.

Marine protected areas, or MPAs as they’re more commonly called, are very simple. Areas of the sea are set aside where certain activities – usually fishing – are banned or restricted. Ideally, these MPAs might be placed around particularly vibrant habitats that support lots of different species, like seagrass beds or coral reefs. By preventing fishing gear such as towed seabed trawls from sweeping through these environments, the hope is that marine life will be allowed to recover.

When used well, they can be very effective.