Talking about birds conquering human places the catastrophic picture of one famous Hitchcock’s film arises. But how far are we from this picturesque idea? Invasive species are one of the most serious threats to biodiversity, …
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Pianosa Island: an example of biodiversity
The Romans called it Planasia, that means flat island, due to its 10 kilometers of triangular surface without relief. The only one it’s the islet of La Scola, that is only 34 meters above the …
A new disease in marine birds: the “plasticosis”
Plastic is a ubiquitous hallmark of our modern society, and it has been even identified as a potential geological indicator for the Anthropocene. Unfortunately, despite the current solutions for remediation, plastic will continue to be …
22 May 2023: International Biodiversity Day – 22 Actions For Biodiversity
Biodiversity is the variety of life on Earth, in all its forms and all its interactions. The term born in 1985 is a contraction of “biological diversity”. Formally speaking, biodiversity exists at several levels, beginning …
Goal 14, oceans conservations and sustainability: new opportunities through restoration of Indonesia’s mangroves
Oceans and seas cover approximately the 70% of our planet, we rely on them for food, energy and water. Unfortunately, these precious resources are extremely damaged. The oceans’ health is essential for our existence, so …
Sustainable viticulture: new insights from two European studies. Is the glass half-full?
One of the goal of the Agenda 2030 is about the Sustainable Consumption and Production, that means encourage and promote the development of programs in support of regional and national initiatives to accelerate the shift …