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- 1NJ Begins Coastal Habitat Restoration in Barnegat Bay●NJDEP Fish & Wildlife Partners to Restore Coastal Habitat at Lighthouse Center in Upper Barnegat Bay Wildlife Management Area
New Jersey's Department of Environmental Protection Fish & Wildlife is partnering with outside groups to restore coastal habitat at the Lighthouse Center within the Upper Barnegat Bay Wildlife Management Area. The project aims to improve marsh and shoreline conditions for wildlife in the bay, though details on scope, funding and timeline were not provided in the announcement.
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Fiscal drag, or 'drenaggio fiscale', is drawing attention in Italy as media explain how this 'invisible tax' erodes salaries and pensions. It occurs when inflation pushes workers into higher tax brackets or reduces the real value of incomes without any formal tax increase. Outlets such as Sky TG24 are running explainers on how much it costs households, fuelling public interest in the mechanism.
- 3UC Davis Profile: A Lifelong Fascination with Fish●Among the Academies: A Lifelong Fascination with Fish
UC Davis College of Biological Sciences has published a profile piece titled 'Among the Academies: A Lifelong Fascination with Fish', exploring a researcher's enduring career devoted to studying fish. The feature highlights the scientist's path into ichthyology and their work within scientific academies. It forms part of the college's ongoing coverage of faculty research and the people behind biological sciences at UC Davis.
- 4US wildlife agency to hold virtual meeting on red wolf recovery▼U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to host virtual meeting on red wolf recovery
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will host a virtual public meeting on its red wolf recovery programme. The session gives residents and conservationists a chance to hear updates and raise questions about efforts to rebuild the wild red wolf population in eastern North Carolina, where the species' only wild population has struggled in recent years.
- 5Fish gill-inspired aerogel advances solar desalination▼Fish gill-inspired aerogel tackles long-standing issue in solar desalination
Researchers have developed an aerogel modelled on the structure of fish gills that addresses a long-standing problem in solar desalination, according to Tech Xplore. The material is designed to improve the efficiency of turning seawater into fresh water using sunlight, though details of the team behind it and the specific issue solved were not provided in the report.
- 6Scientists Uncover North America's Biggest Known Crayfish, Dubbed 'Crawzilla'▼“Crawzilla” – Scientists Just Found North America’s Biggest Known Crayfish
Scientists have identified the largest known crayfish species in North America, nicknamed 'Crawzilla'. The discovery is drawing attention for its sheer size and the reminder that large, previously unrecognized species can still be found on the continent. Details on where it was found and how it was confirmed as a distinct species have not yet been widely reported.
- 7World Bank releases 2026 Public Finance Review for Gabon▼Gabon Public Finance Review 2026: Improving Fiscal Policies to Deliver Better Results for All Gabonese
The World Bank has published its Gabon Public Finance Review 2026, focused on improving fiscal policies so public spending delivers better results for all Gabonese citizens. The review examines how the government collects revenue, allocates its budget and manages public funds, with recommendations aimed at strengthening fiscal governance and making spending more effective and equitable across the country.
- 8Vendor's Tuna-Cutting Skills Draw Eyes in Sorong Market●The Art of Fish Cutting! How a Vendor Cuts Tuna at a Traditional Market in Sorong, Southwest Papua,
A fish vendor at a traditional market in Sorong, Southwest Papua, is being widely watched for the skill of cutting tuna. Viewers are sharing clips of the precise, practiced technique used to break down large fish at the stall, with many calling it an art form and praising the craftsmanship of local market traders.
- 9New review: T. Kingfisher's Baldur's Gate 3 Astarion novel●Book Review: Baldur’s Gate 3: Astarion by T. Kingfisher
T. Kingfisher, the pen name of author Ursula Vernon, has written an official tie-in novel centered on Astarion, the vampire companion from the hit video game Baldur's Gate 3. A new review of the book has been published on Geeks of Doom, examining how the fantasy author handles the fan-favorite character. The book is part of a growing line of official fiction expanding the game's universe.
- 10Montana wildlife commission rejects trap check and bear spray petitions●Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission rejects trap check, bear spray petitions
The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission has voted to reject two citizen petitions, one calling for more frequent trap checks and another related to bear spray requirements. The decision disappointed wildlife advocacy groups who had pushed the measures as steps to protect animals and public safety in bear country.