Eastern Spain is one of the most important habitats for nesting birds in Europe. In 2023, the number of nesting pairs in the area reached an all-time high, totalling over 43,407 pairs of breeding waterbirds belonging to 48 different species. The most prevalent species were seagulls, glossy ibises, and flamingos. In the Albufera Natural Park,...

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The ancient oasis of Cuatro Cienegas is the most important wetland in Mexico’s Chihuahuan Desert. The wetland contains many important species endemic to the area, and the geological uniqueness of the region can help scientists study climate change, the origin of Earth, and the probability of life on Mars. Farmers have undertaken agricultural...

Comprehensive tutorials on the use of Copernicus for Disaster Risk Reduction and Disaster Management are freely available.

A massive dust storm originating in the Saharan Desert moved into Europe last week. The storm has so far reached the Spanish Canary Islands and the Iberian Peninsula, bringing hazy, orange skies. In Portugal, the Directorate-General of Health issued an air quality warning and recommended limiting time outdoors. In some of the affected areas,...