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1. Egypt and Ethiopia Reach Deal on Nile River Dispute (NPR, July 2020) This article reports on a deal between Ethiopia and Egypt to resolve a decades-long dispute over the usage of the Nile river. The deal establishes a unified approach to the management of the river and allows for the construction of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, a massive hydropower project. It also includes provisions for a binding agreement on the rules and regulations for the use of the river’s water. 2. The Nile River: A Natural Wonder Of The World (National Geographic, May 2018) This article provides an overview of the Nile River, including its geography, history and impact on the people and cultures living near its banks. It also explores the river’s importance to the region, its environmental challenges and the efforts to protect and preserve it. 3. How Ancient Egypt Depended on the Nile (History.com, April 2020) This article examines how ancient Egyptians relied on the Nile River for their survival. It explores how the river was used for transportation, how its annual floods provided fertile soil for farming and how it was used for irrigation, fishing and other everyday activities. 4. Video: The Nile:
Quince is a juvenile, green sea turtle who was found washed ashore on Belleair Beach on March 11th. Quince was very lethargic and thin at intake examination with a small load of fibropapilloma tumors present. As of 5/30/25, Quince is continuing to do well and is ready for sugery to remove the FP tumor on their eye!
Bonsai is a large juvenile, almost subadult green sea turtle, who was found out of habitat in a brackish water source in Homosassa. Bonsai was monitored by our partners at University of Florida Marine Animal Response. This area was difficult to navigate and see due to water clarity and location. However, once an opportunity arose, Bonsai was rescued by UF, and they were transported to CMA for rehabilitation on May 7th. Bonsai is otherwise in good body condition. We are hopeful for a quick turnaround!
Aspen is a large, juvenile green sea turtle who was found washed ashore near Fort De Soto on Feb. 13. Aspen has a carapace deformity from a previous traumatic event. Sea turtles with these types of deformities typically have buoyancy issues so we will monitor their swimming behaviors over time. Aspen has a good body condition and received fluid therapy as their initial treatment.
A landmark study led by Dr. Sara Ryding from Deakin University has found that juvenile shorebirds in northwestern Australia are developing longer wings relative to their body size, an apparent adaptation to rising temperatures. In contrast, the same species in southeastern Australia are showing the opposite trend. The research, recently publish in the journal Ecography, […]
Read the full story at Trellis. Packaging waste and carbon emissions can be linked together for a more holistic approach to reducing corporate environmental impact. Companies like Unilever and Diageo are simultaneously slashing waste and carbon emissions through their packaging. To link these two issues together, companies can rethink short-term tradeoffs, combine decarbonization and climate…