Researchers in Northern California discovered a hidden colony of 18 sunflower sea stars, offering hope for restoring the region's kelp forests a decade after a mysterious disease decimated over 99% of the species.
British Columbia is investing $500,000 in a 70-hectare restoration of the Cowichan Estuary, aiming to boost biodiversity, enhance climate resilience, and support Indigenous stewardship, with the project being the largest of its kind on Vancouver Island.
Flamingos are appearing in unprecedented numbers in the Venetian Lagoon, a sign of ecological health and successful wetland restoration projects. Record numbers were recorded in 2025, with hopes that the birds will eventually nest in the area, boosting biodiversity and offering a new ecological perspective for visitors.
