They provide shelter for species like sea otters and create hotspots for biodiversity. They also help fight climate change by sequestering carbon, capturing and removing CO₂ from the atmosphere.
🔴 Autoridades de vida silvestre de Estados Unidos anunciaron que ampliarán la protección federal a las mariposas monarca después de años de advertencias de ambientalistas de que las poblaciones están disminuyendo. . . @USFWS@BonnConvention@Telemundohttps://t.co/Cq2gIddRQW
1-minute @NOAASatellites#GOESWest Infrared images (with plots of 1-minute GLM Flash Points) showed the thunderstorm that produced a brief EF-U rated #tornado in Tehama County CA (just east of Interstate 5). This was the first documented US tornado for 2025. @NWSSacramento#CAwxhttps://t.co/OenpQY9apS
What are some of the challenges to implementing effective biodiversity metrics? In a new study, scientists explore the need for a standardised core metrics for governments to make informed decisions to help halt #biodiversityloss.
🌍#COP29 in Baku brought important developments—but what’s next for global climate action? Dive into WRI’s analysis of the outcomes and the critical steps needed to keep the world on track for 1.5°C ➡️https://t.co/Ip06xmWL3dhttps://t.co/suR0vPZ6Mc
Coral reefs🪸 & mangroves🌱 are vital for ocean life, storm protection, and coastal economies. Discover how @theGEF is funding innovative new insurance products to support ecosystems after natural disasters through the #LDCF and #SCCF: https://t.co/mAd02x8lE4
Gap winds are active in the EPAC today. Gale force gap winds are over the Gulf of Tehuantepec, strong to near-gale force winds in the Gulf of Papagayo, and moderate gap winds are over the Gulf of Panama. Image below is winds (barbs - kt), and wind speed (image - kt). https://t.co/CR8feru9E1
Whale sharks are just one shark species inhabiting the Malpelo Hope Spot! Malpelo is known as Colombia's sharkiest island, and it's home to over 300 species of fish and sharks! 🦈📸Kip Evans
