UNESCO’s Newest World Heritage Sites – 2016 Edition

July 20, 2016

Every year, UNESCO convenes to discuss whether or not proposed sites should be added to the list of World Heritage Sites. To make the list, a site must display great cultural, historical and/or natural significance. Think Machu Picchu, Galapagos Islands, and Great Barrier Reef to name a few. The 2016 UNESCO World Heritage Committee added […]

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Whale Sharks Move from Vulnerable to Endangered Status

July 19, 2016

Earlier this month, the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species announced that the whale shark has moved from vulnerable to endangered status. Whale shark populations throughout the world have declined more than 50% in recent years. This sharp decline places whale sharks at a higher risk of extinction and explains the endangered status listing. Whale […]

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