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A leopard coral grouper and soft corals in the waters of the Raja Ampat Islands. Indonesia revoked permits on June 10 for four mining companies operating in Raja Ampat. Photo: AFP
Indonesia

Indonesia’s green groups welcome move to axe mining permits in Raja Ampat

Prabowo cancels four mining permits in Raja Ampat, but concerns remain over nickel exploitation on Gag Island and other small islands in Indonesia.

Animals

Snakes on a plane highlight Thailand-India trafficking, NGO warns

Environment

‘Wild West out there’: UN Ocean Conference opens, aims to protect our seas

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Australia

Rescue mission launched for distressed humpback whale near Sydney Harbour

Rescue teams are battling challenging conditions to save the mammal tangled in a rope attached to a buoy.

A distressed humpback whale is seen tangled in a rope swimming south of Sydney Harbour. Photo/Clay Sweetman/ORRCA/AFP
France

Researchers set sail, kicking off the third UN Ocean Conference in France

Delegates including heads of state, scientists, and environmental advocates are expected in Nice this week to confront growing threats to the ocean.

Tourism

Want a special way to mark World Oceans Day? Try these luxury experiences

Adventure awaits the outgoing traveller on these 5 luxury holiday ideas that showcase the best of ocean exploration.

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The Philippines

Philippines urged to ratify UN marine resource treaty or risk being sidelined

France is seeking ratification of the High Seas Treaty by at least 60 countries ahead of the UN Ocean Conference in Nice next week.

The High Seas Treaty, aimed at protecting marine life in international waters, requires ratification by at least 60 countries for it to take effect. Photo: Shutterstock
Animals

Zimbabwe to cull elephants and distribute meat to people

The move seeks to ease the ballooning population of the animals – the African nation has the second most elephants in the world.

Malaysia

‘My heart aches’: Malaysian lorry driver shares anguish at baby elephant’s death

Veteran driver Azhar describes his ongoing torment and guilt after his truck fatally struck a baby elephant on a dark Malaysian highway.

Japan

Japan wants to reintroduce wolves to tackle marauding monkeys, deer damage

The Japan Wolf Association says returning wolves to the wild would help curb costly agricultural damage by deer, wild boar and monkeys.

The Japan Wolf Association argues that returning wolves to the wild could restore natural order in the countryside. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong environmental issues

Groups warn poorly planned Hong Kong tourism projects will damage eco sites

Development Bureau says Planning Department has taken appropriate and serious actions on illegal developments in the areas.

The government plans to transform parts of South Lantau into a tourist destination. Photo: Eugene Lee
Thailand

Thai elephant raids convenience store, eats snacks and leaves without paying

The large male pachyderm, known as Plai Biang Lek, has become a well-known figure in the area due to his forays into human settlements.

India

Indian smuggler caught with 44 venomous vipers in checked baggage

Customs officials in Mumbai also found three spider-tailed horned vipers and five Asian leaf turtles in the passenger’s checked baggage.

Animal welfare in Hong Kong

Letters | Dolphin’s death another wake-up call to phase out animal captivity

Readers discuss better ways for Ocean Park to promote conservation, creativity labs for the young, MTR’s admonishments not to walk on escalators, and the better education system between Hong Kong and Singapore.

Rita, a 24-year-old Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphin at Ocean Park, died last week, following signs of fatigue and loss of appetite. Photo: Ocean Park
Hong Kong environmental issues

Hong Kong display strikes gold at Chelsea Flower Show with rare orchids

Vibrant display, with orchids from Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden, sent powerful message about need to protect the endangered plants.

Kadoorie Farm’s Stephan Gale and Candy Ip with the prized gold medal from the Chelsea Flower Show. Photo: Cliff Buddle
South China Sea

Opinion | How China’s maritime strategy is swapping force for research diplomacy

With heavy investment in ocean technology and scientific expeditions, China is set to shape a collaborative scientific agenda in the region.

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Hong Kong society

Rita, Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphin at Hong Kong’s Ocean Park, dies at 24

She had refused to eat and showed signs of tiredness since Friday, park says, adding tests are being carried out.

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Hong Kong society

Rare owl bred in Hong Kong draws bird watchers, but venue restricts access

Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden closes part of its nature reserve to keep crowds of bird watchers at bay to protect young owl and its parents.

With distinctively deep and dark brown eyes, the brown wood owl is native to Hong Kong, according to the Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden website. Photo: Handout
The Philippines

Removal of Philippines’ beloved ‘sherpa cat’ Pugal sparks heated debate

Online users berate officials who extracted the animal from popular hiking trail over predatory concerns.

Asia travel

How the Penan people of Borneo’s rainforests stay in tune with nature

Indigenous to the Sarawak rainforests, the Penan people have moved from a nomadic existence to being internet-connected farmers.

India

‘Very painful’: Indian mob kills and mutilates endangered Bengal tiger

This is the third recorded tiger death in as many months in Assam, which is home to only 227 of the big cats.

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There are estimated to be fewer than 2,500 Royal Bengal tigers left in the world. Photo: Shutterstock
Indonesia

Indonesia’s Bali bans small plastic bottles: bold move or industry killer?

Bali’s governor has banned small plastic bottles to combat waste, sparking debate on environmental impact versus industry concerns.

A street vendor sells drinks in plastic at a beach in Bali, Indonesia. The Bali Provincial Government has banned the production and distribution of bottled drinking water in plastic packaging under one litre to tackle the plastic waste crisis. Photo: EPA-EFE
India

India’s lion population roars after conservation efforts

Hunting and encroachment reduced the Asiatic lion population to just 20 by 1913, but they now thrive in Gujarat’s Gir wildlife sanctuary with nearly 900 big cats.

Malaysia

Malaysians debate cost of protecting Chinese pandas over native wildlife

Pandas Fu Wa and Feng Yi, who returned to China on Sunday, cost Malaysia millions of ringgit in maintenance in their 11 years’ stay.

Malaysia

‘Goodbye Fu Wa and Feng Yi!’: Malaysian panda fans bid an emotional farewell

The panda pair arrived in 2014 to mark 40 years of Malaysia-China relations and produced three offspring during their stay at Zoo Negara.

Feng Yi plays with her offspring, Yiyi, at Malaysia’s national zoo in Kuala Lumpur. Photo: AFP
Thailand

Thailand arrests man for smuggling baby orangutans

Thailand is a major hub for wildlife smugglers, who often sell endangered creatures on the black market in China, Vietnam and Taiwan.

A rescued orangutan baby in a plastic basket in Bangkok. Thailand is a major transit hub for wildlife smugglers, who often sell highly prized endangered creatures on the lucrative black market in China, Vietnam and Taiwan. Photo: AFP/Central Investigation Bureau of the Royal Thai police
Sustainability

Hong Kong oyster reefs’ decline and rebirth shown in documentary

City of Shells looks at the exploitation of Hong Kong’s oyster beds for food, construction and farming, and ongoing restoration efforts.

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Malaysia

Malaysia grapples with human-nature conflict after elephant calf’s road death

Eight elephants have been killed in traffic collisions in Peninsular Malaysia over the past five years, three of them in this year alone.

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