In response to growing concerns about public safety following two fatal shark attacks in the past three years, the Western Australian government is set to enforce a comprehensive ban on the use of shark fishing gear at all Perth beaches, effective from November 3. This includes a ban on the use of wire trace within …
The open ocean, a realm as vast as it is mysterious, harbors an array of enigmas. And none, arguably, is more captivating than the lives of its elusive sharks. Although one of the most iconic animals on the planet, much remains unknown of these predators. Over 450 million years of evolution has honed their roles …
Conservationist Leonard Akwany (furthest) on the shores of Lake Victoria. Leonard Akwany Local efforts to restore the ecosystem of Lake Victoria, the world’s second biggest lake, also aims to reduce gender-based violence. With fishing stocks collapsing on the lake, recent decades have seen the emergence of Jaboya culture where women, who make up 90% of …