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Top 10 weird wildlife: immortal jellyfish, gender-swapping fish and pink dolphins

Today is International Day for Biological Diversity. An opportunity to celebrate and wonder at the amazingly diverse variety of species we share the planet with. This year it has a water theme, so we’ve been having some fun over on Twitter, and here’s our pick of the weirdest and most wondrous watery wildlife you definitely need to know about.
Posted by Willie - 22 May, 2013 - 15:09
The Arctic Sunrise and the Esperanza intercept Cairn Energy's controversial Arct

Risky business: How shareholders, pensions and councils are being exposed to the risks of Arctic oil

Drilling for oil in the Arctic – is it literally crazy?  Because it is driving some of the biggest companies in the world to exhibit what can only be described as irrational behaviour. The end of easily accessible oil from conventional sources is leading international oil companies (IOCs) to consider ever more extreme forms of oil and gas extraction – with the Arctic Ocean being among the last frontiers.
Posted by Charlie Kronick - 21 May, 2013 - 19:22
Clearance of forested tiger habitat in Sumatra, Indonesia

Why Indonesia's deforestation ban isn't enough to protect its forests

The president of Indonesia has banned deforestation for another couple of years. This is great news - but we aren't celebrating just yet, because most of its rainforest remains unprotected.
Posted by Richardg - 21 May, 2013 - 10:32

Deal or no deal on Europe's fishing laws?

While considering how to write a blog on the latest developments on Europe’s bumpy road to fisheries reform, I decided to take a step back in time. Eleven months ago I wrote this blog explaining where the discussions were at, what was still on the table, and outlining a number of areas of concern.
Posted by Willie - 20 May, 2013 - 17:47

I Love Arctic meets Arctic Council

The air was abuzz this morning in Kiruna. As delegates and press were mingling in the breakfast hall, Foreign Ministers were entering their policed motorcades and a group of Greenpeace volunteers was making final preparations to greet the decision makers with banners and signs along the road. But in the midst of all this, we were honoured with a quiet yet very special moment.
Posted by Markus Power - 17 May, 2013 - 17:59

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