Auks with bright breeding beaks; pelagic seabirds
Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust and Forestry England are evaluating beaver reintroduction in the Severn Vale after beavers have already returned to Greathough Brook. DEFRA would need a licence for wider release as studies map impacts on biodiversity and drought resilience.
A roundup of recent studies and local efforts shows community-managed fishing areas and wildlife monitoring are shaping marine wildlife conservation. New methods reveal deeper whale shark behaviours and ongoing challenges from climate change and fishing practices, while regional initiatives seek to protect vulnerable species.
Scientists are studying storm petrels and other seabirds around Scotland’s islands to better monitor and protect them, while examining techniques that could aid seabird conservation across island archipelagos.