After a decade-long effort that went into increasing protections in Cabrera National Park, a maritime-terrestrial protected area off the coast of Spain along the Mediterranean Sea, the Spanish Government has announced that an extension will finally be made! Created in 1991, the Spanish marine protected...
A sea of red decorations can be seen from afar, as lanterns and couplets cover streets, buildings, and homes wherever the Chinese New Year is celebrated. Along with decorating in red, which is meant to symbolize hope and good fortune to come, the Chinese New...
A Potential Solution to Throwaway Plastic Culture "Nearly 91% of all the plastic waste ever created has never been recycled." This was named the 2018 international statistic of the year by the Royal Statistical Society showcasing concern behind the topic of recycling. Top consumer goods companies...
With a slick black back and no dorsal fin, the Yangtze finless porpoise is a unique freshwater porpoise endemic to the Yangtze River and its surrounding lakes. The Yangtze River is located in the middle range of China and flows for nearly 4,000 miles from...
As the United States continues to get hit with record-breaking cold snaps, it may seem backwards to think about how the earth is supposedly warming at an alarming rate. What can explain a colder than average winter occurring in a world that scientists say is getting...
A few months ago, IFCNR published an article on the topic of seafood fraud explaining how it occurs primarily due to the long and intricate path a product goes through to get from the point of harvest to a consumer's plate. The complex journey creates...
As some of the coldest times of the year start to occur in many areas of the United States, it is crucial for pet owners to make sure their animals are appropriately sheltered as well as look out for other animals in the area. Cold...
What Could This Mean for Threatened Wildlife? Originating in ancient China and dating back more than 2,500 years, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has continued to evolve with practitioners encompassing a variety of different practices including acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, moxibustion (burning an herb above the skin...
California is starting the new year with a new legislation, one that is aimed to better the lives of animals in the state. The new law, titled AB 485, requires all pet stores in the state of California to only sell rescued animals, specifically, cats,...
Meatless Meatballs, Just Like Beef, The Beyond Burger. These are all common types of product names one would find in the vegan or vegetarian section of any grocery store. But should products that do not contain animal meat be allowed to use words like 'meat'...