Tags: conservation

Report shows US Pacific reefs faring better than mainland

15:26:09, 8 July 2008, Radio Australia News

A new report on the status of coral reefs under United States control shows those in its Pacific territories are faring far better than its mainland or Caribbean reefs.

Protesters blast plans for Taiwan freeway

11:56:57, 8 July 2008, Radio Australia News

Environmental activists have protested against a Government plan to build a freeway in eastern Taiwan.

Japan, Australia clash at whaling meet

08:12:33, 26 June 2008, Radio Australia News

Japan and Australia have had their first heated exchange on the floor of the international whaling commission.

Sea changes threat to whales, Pacific coral

08:39:30, 19 June 2008, Radio Australia News

A new report has warned that a critical foraging ground for thousands of whales near Antartica is losing its ice cover, faster than many had thought.

Palau conservationist welcomes fish export ban

16:09:49, 13 May 2008, Radio Australia News

Palau's President has signed a bill which will ban the export of live reef fish.

Australia leaves decision on Kokoda Track to PNG

05:04:39, 25 April 2008, Radio Australia News

Australia's Foreign Minister says he's happy to leave it up to the Papua New Guinea Government to decide if mining is allowed along the Kokoda Track.

Development threatens to 'ruin' northern Australia

12:54:13, 21 April 2008, Radio Australia News

The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) says time is running out to ensure development does not ruin northern Australia.

Giant Vietnamese turtle 'not extinct'

11:48:50, 17 April 2008, Radio Australia News

United States biologists say they have found a soft-shell giant tortoise living in northern Vietnam, after believing it had become extinct in the wild.

Japan blames reduced whale catch on environmentalists

15:31:26, 15 April 2008, Radio Australia News

Japan says the failure of its whaling fleet to net little more than half its target catch this year is 'regrettable'.