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WWF identifies 742 new species in the Congo Basin
It’s a huge job coordinated by the African branch of the WWF: combing through the scientific literature of the last ten years to draw up an inventory of species discoveries…
In the Arcachon basin, oyster sales still lagging behind
On January 29, at the height of the end-of-year holidays, the prefect of Gironde ordered a three-week ban on the sale of oysters from the Arcachon basin. The cause: their…
The Arcachon Basin in Gironde
Navigate by keyboard Previous Following In Gironde, nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and pine forests, the Arcachon bay is ideally located sheltered from cool and humid winds and benefits from…
Oysters from the Arcachon basin temporarily banned for sale
News Published on 12/28/2023 at 11:36 a.m. Updated 12/28/2023 at 11:36 a.m. Reading 1 min. Following numerous cases of poisoning, oysters from the Arcachon basin were declared prohibited for sale.…
The FNSEA and JA farmers’ unions in the Paris basin announce “a siege of the capital” from Monday
Blockades are rising and traffic resumes on certain highways on Saturday, but farmers, far from being satisfied with the government’s announcements, are determined to continue the movement. The FNSEA and…
Norfolk Field Naturalists donate $100,000 to Long Point Basin Land Trust
The Norfolk Field Naturalists have demonstrated their commitment to environmental conservation with a $100,000 donation to the Long Point Basin Land Trust. Article content Rick Levick, executive director at the…
Porto Palermo fourth in Italy and tenth in the Mediterranean basin for number of cruise passengers
(Finance) – “The port of Palermo will end 2023 in fourth place in Italy in terms of number of cruise passengers, best season ever”. This was revealed in the new…
Illegal deforestation threatens Congo Basin forest, says NGO
Illegal deforestation threatens the Congo Basin forest, according to an investigation by the British NGO Global Witness published on Wednesday. According to the authors, this deforestation is partly driven by…
$2.65-million bequest boosts Long Point Basin Land Trust’s conservation plans
News Local News Published Jul 03, 2023 • Last updated 4 minutes ago • 2 minute read The late Fred Jonckheere of Langton bequeathed $2.65 million to the Long Point…
A forum of indigenous women from local communities in Central Africa and the Congo Basin
The first-ever forum of indigenous women from local communities in Central Africa and the Congo Basin was held on Friday, May 12, in Brazzaville, Congo. These women found themselves around…