The World Wildlife Federation (WWF), in an effort to promote both greater use of renewable energy and conservation of marine ecosystems, has a 46-foot solar boat (WWF Solar) sailing around the Mediterranean. The solar catamaran is part of WWF Spain’s new…
Annual Quota of Bluefin Tuna Caught in 1 Week
Industrial fishing fleets can catch fish in numbers unimaginable to fishermen a few decades ago. The capabilities are more than unimaginable, though. They are also unsustainable. With bluefin tuna on the brink of extinction, fishing quotas are set for these…
Afraid of Winter Depression? Go Mediterranean
The Mediterranean diet is not only good for its more well-known reasons — protecting against heart disease and cancer. According to a new study published in the Archives of General Psychiatry, the Mediterranean diet, rich in fresh fruits and vegetables,…
Reintroducing the Iberian Lynx… on Olive Groves
The Iberian lynx, at risk of extinction, may be reintroduced into the wild on low-production olive groves soon. A study by Spanish scientists says this may be the most appropriate place for the cat.