All articles tagged with #protected area
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The US Sun
Katy Perry was fined €6,001 for filming her 2024 single 'LIFETIMES' music video without permission in a protected area of Ses Salines Natural Park in Spain, leading to an investigation by local authorities, though no environmental damage was reported.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by New York Post
Colombia has designated a "protected archeological area" around the San Jose shipwreck, which contains an estimated $17 billion in treasure, to ensure its long-term preservation and facilitate research. The 60-gun galleon, which sank near Cartagena during the war of Spanish Succession, has been the subject of ownership disputes involving Colombia, Spain, Bolivia’s indigenous communities, and a US-based company. Researchers are currently using non-intrusive methods to study the wreck, with potential future expeditions to recover archaeological materials.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by BBC
Redonda, a tiny Caribbean island, has undergone an incredible eco-restoration, transforming from a desolate rock to a thriving wildlife haven. The island has been officially designated a protected area, ensuring the preservation of its pivotal nesting site for migrating birds and unique species. The Redonda Ecosystem Reserve spans 30,000 hectares and has helped Antigua and Barbuda meet the global goal of protecting 30% of the planet for nature by 2030. The restoration project involved relocating goats and eradicating invasive rats, leading to a resurgence of native species. The local NGO, Environmental Awareness Group, is now working on reintroducing other species and implementing a governance system to maintain the island's biodiversity. The success of Redonda's restoration serves as an inspiration for other countries facing climate change challenges.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by European Space Agency
The Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission has captured a false-color image of Oslo, Norway, showing the city surrounded by dense forest in bright red. The image also reveals the protected area of Oslomarka, which offers many hiking trails in summer and skiing tracks in winter. The inner Oslofjord is dotted with ferries and cargo vessels, while the Svelle and Øyeren lakes appear in tones of green and beige due to the presence of sediment in rivers draining into the lakes. The image was captured on 22 April 2023 using Copernicus Sentinel-2’s near-infrared channel.