The common murre (Uria aalge) is a large auk of circumpolar North Atlantic and Pacific waters, nesting on cliffs and diving underwater.
Norfolk Island’s coral reefs are facing widespread disease linked to sediment, cattle manure, wastewater and fertilizer runoff. Scientists warn a longer El Niño could raise water temperatures, triggering bleaching and reef loss. Kingston Pier dredging plans add to the threat as regulators issue environment approvals.