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NEWS ABOUT: International Union for Conservation of Nature

International Union for Conservation of Nature stories: 3 news summaries

 'Water Monster' About to Die Off 

Mexican salamander suffers in polluted canals and lagoons

Nov 2, 08 6:18 PM CST
(Newser) - Mexico’s “water monster"—a mere foot long but once central to the Aztec legend and diet—is close to dying out, the AP reports. Axolotls have long endured in the polluted Venice-like canals of Lake Xochimilco in Mexico City, but baby-gobbling fish and ebbing water quality are... More »

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endangered species • Mexico City • Mexico • Aztec • salamanders • scientific research • International Union for Conservation of Nature

 Humpbacks
 No Longer in Danger

Spectacular success for conservation

Aug 12, 08 9:56 AM CDT
(Newser) - Humpback whales, once feared to be on the verge of extinction, have made such a dramatic comeback that the International Union for Conservation of Nature has removed them from its list of vulnerable species. A ban on humpback whaling in the 1960s has allowed their numbers to grow to 55,... More »

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conservation • humpback whale • dolphin • whaling • International Union for Conservation of Nature • cetaceans • porpoise

 Corals Face Extinction 

Hundreds of species under threat, critical reefs could be destroyed

Jul 11, 08 2:16 AM CDT
(Newser) - Hundreds of species that make up the world's coral reefs are faced with extinction, which could result in the destruction of reefs that provide habitats for 25% of all marine life. Up to a third of all coral is immediately threatened, reports the Los Angeles Times. Global warming is one... More »

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global warming • El Nino • coral reef • International Union for Conservation of Nature • Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology • Global Marine Species Assessment • Coastal Oceans Research and Development • Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary

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