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Rescued turtle’s release marks awareness-raising snorkelling trails

Turtle ‘Paul’ rescued off Filfla after ingesting hook released back into the sea

Scientists may have found freshwater locked in Maltese seafloor from 20,000 years ago

Strong indications of freshened groundwater offshore in south-east of Malta between Valletta-Marsascala coastline

Bird trapping: Poacher arrested 24 hours after conviction on same offence

‘Usain Bolt of repeat offenders’ says CABS of man arrested for illegal trapping right after he was convicted for same offence

‘Usain Bolt of repeat offenders’ says CABS of...

BirdLife file judicial protest over illegal trapping law

BirdLife Malta has filed a judicial protest against Gozo and environment...

BirdLife Malta has filed a judicial protest against Gozo...

Illegal bird trapping: 211 finches and 60 clap-net traps confiscated since September

Six poachers arrested, and 33 large unregistered clap-nets and 131 live finches were confiscated from unregistered trapping sites

Six poachers arrested, and 33 large unregistered clap-nets...

Malta ranks 29th for animal rights, according to new study

Malta comes in at 29th out of 67 countries in newly published Animal Rights...

Malta comes in at 29th out of 67 countries in newly...

BirdLife wants study of impact of Xuereb lido on Salina reserve

AX Holdings proposing extensive excavation and construction works for 309-space...

AX Holdings proposing extensive excavation and construction...

Illegally introduced ducks found dead at Chadwick Lakes

Ambjent Malta appeals to the public to act responsibly and protect...

Ambjent Malta appeals to the public to...

NGOs lambast new Majjistral Park hunting and trapping times

New Legal Notice lengthening hunting and trapping times at the park denounced...

New Legal Notice lengthening hunting and trapping times at...

Under threat of EU court censure, Malta reopens bird trapping season

Committee Against Bird Slaughter and BirdLife Malta slam government for...

Committee Against Bird Slaughter and BirdLife Malta slam...

New study suggests 75% decline of insect population over three decades

Scientific study has found 'alarming' declines in insect populations around Germany, which could have devastating affects on crop production and...

Scientific study has found 'alarming' declines in...

Turkey returns 7,500 trafficked frogs to the wild

Five poachers were arrested after police discovered a massive operation to sell...

Five poachers were arrested after police discovered a...

Malta SPCA says islands’ zoos cannot give good quality of life to wild animals

MSPCA questions quality of life that captive wildlife can have 'in a country like Malta'

MSPCA questions quality of life that captive wildlife can...

[WATCH] Prince Charles urges transition to a circular economy: 'I really do wonder if ocean’s fragility is yet truly grasped'

Prince Charles, Prime Minister Joseph Muscat, High Representative Federica Mogherini and European Commissioner Karmenu Vella address the fourth edition of the...

Prince Charles, Prime Minister Joseph Muscat, High...

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Artisanal fishermen being edged out of Maltese waters, study finds

According to a study, Maltese artisinal fishermen are constantly losing out to...

According to a study, Maltese artisinal fishermen are...

Another two shot birds die from sustained injuries

A total of 17 casualties have resulted from this year's autumn hunting...

A total of 17 casualties have resulted from this year's...

[WATCH] 118 truckloads of dumped construction material removed from Wied Qirda

The Planning Authority said in a statement that it was finally removing a ‘scar plaguing the picturesque valley’

The Planning Authority said in a statement that it was...

[WATCH] Rescued flamingos released at Ghadira Nature Reserve

On 19 September, the two rescued flamingos were released 'back into the...

On 19 September, the two rescued flamingos were released...

[WATCH] Muscat will not close hunting season as death toll of protected birds grows

Prime Minister says changes to the law rules out his closing of the hunting season unilaterally, as he had done in the past.

Prime Minister says changes to the law rules out...

PN condemns protected bird shootings, calls for hunters’ cooperation

These actions continue to cast a shadow on the thousands of hunters that observe the law,” the PN said.

These actions continue to cast a shadow on the thousands of...