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Super El Niño intensifies, threatening global health and ag

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Latest: El Niño threatens Brazilian dairy production through heat stress

The 2026–27 Super El Niño is intensifying, with the United Nations warning of a record-breaking phenomenon that is ‘super-sizing’ and could potentially be the largest in at least 1,000 years. Ocean temperatures in the he

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Penguin species reclassification in Kerguelen Islands

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Latest: New penguin species discovered on Kerguelen Islands

Researchers have identified a new penguin species on the Kerguelen Islands through genomic and behavioral analysis. Initial studies proposed that the Gentoo penguin should be divided into four distinct species after anal

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2026-2027 El Niño phenomenon intensification

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Latest: Scientists warn of impending 'super' El Nino event in India

The 2026-2027 El Niño phenomenon is intensifying, with sea surface temperatures in the Equatorial Pacific reaching 2.5°C to 5°C above historical averages as of July 2026. Experts suggest a 69% probability that this cycle

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Sara Carbonero travels through Ecuador

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Latest: Sara Carbonero attends Madrid event and retreats to Toledo

Spanish journalist Sara Carbonero has been traveling through Ecuador alongside her partner, José Luis ‘Jota’ Cabrera. The journey has spanned several regions, including the Historic Center of Quito, the Oswaldo Guayasamí

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Environmental and climate risks in Ecuador

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Latest: Ecuador coasts face rising sea levels and heavy swells

Ecuador faces ongoing environmental vulnerabilities driven by geographic factors and climate change. Long-term data indicates the country has experienced 93 major disasters over the last forty years, impacting more than

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Global biodiversity conservation and ecosystem restoration

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Latest: Biodiversity conservation through rewilding and ecotourism

Global efforts to protect biodiversity and restore ecosystems are being highlighted through various local and international initiatives. In Spain, wildlife recovery efforts include the rehabilitation and release of ferru

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U.S. travel advisory for Ecuador

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Latest: US updates Peru travel advisory citing crime and kidnapping risks

The U.S. Department of State issued a Level 2 ‘Exercise Increased Caution’ advisory for Ecuador, citing risks of violent crime, terrorism, and kidnapping. Officials noted that murders, assaults, and armed robberies are f

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Galápagos marine iguana trafficking

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Latest: Galápagos marine iguana trafficking incidents spark biosecurity concerns

A series of wildlife trafficking incidents involving Galápagos marine iguanas has highlighted vulnerabilities in biosecurity between the archipelago and mainland Ecuador. In May 2026, twelve iguanas were seized from thre

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Sea turtle behavior and conservation in the Pacific

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Latest: Sea turtle activity highlighted in Los Cabos and Galápagos

Research in the Galápagos Islands has revealed unexpected movement patterns in the yellow morphotype of green sea turtles. While the species is traditionally recognized for long-distance migrations across the Pacific, sa

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