Brits in Canary Islands warned as strict new £13 Tenerife tourist tax launches TODAY

For Tenerife residents, access remains free, but registration is still mandatory. Meanwhile, inhabitants of the other Canary ...

Experts issue warning as harmful snakes spread into new territory — here's what's happening

Conservation experts are concerned about fragile ecosystems because invasive snakes are spreading across the Balearic Islands. Officials note that, while the snakes pose little danger to people, their ...

The 30 holiday destinations Brits are visiting in 2026 from Hawaii-like islands to lesser-visited cities

GOZO Island, the Outer Hebrides, and Lapland in the summer are among the more unexpected hotspots Brits are planning to visit ...

5 Mediterranean Islands You Can Only Get to by Ferry—and Will Never Want to Leave

If the idea of squeezing onto another packed island or racing through a checklist of must-sees feels less appealing than it ...

Eight 'red list' destinations British tourists urged to avoid in 2026

The Canary Islands have long been firm favourites for UK holidaymakers, with Tenerife alone welcoming 2.74m British tourists ...

The tiny Spanish island where it’s hitting 21C next week with £1.04 beers and it costs £24 to get there

WHEN YOU think of the Canary Islands, you probably imagine Tenerife or Lanzarote – but one smaller island that’s a hidden gem ...
Phys.org

Why astronomy needs a giant in the Canary Islands

Size matters when it comes to telescopes. The bigger they are, the farther they can see. Prioritizing constructing large ones is therefore high on the priority list for many observational ...
The Providence Journal

Visiting pelicans land in Wildlife Clinic of Rhode Island

Two brown pelicans, typically found in warmer climates, were rescued in Rhode Island in late December. The birds were found thin, dehydrated, and suffering from a severe foot infection. The pelicans ...
WBOC

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation awards $5 million towards revitalizing Accomack’s Cedar Island

WACHAPREAGUE, Va. - The Accomack County Board of Supervisors learned Wednesday that the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation has approved $5 million in funding for the proposed Cedar Island ...
WKRG

Dauphin Island City Council votes to ban wildlife feeding

Members of the city council voted at a meeting on Monday, Dec. 15, to ban all wildlife feeding on the island. It is now illegal to feed, bait, or intentionally attract all wildlife not considered to ...
Christian Science Monitor

Many Senegalese are braving dangerous seas to get to Europe. Can they be convinced to stay?

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...
Treasure Coast Newspapers

5 facts about the city of Sebastian, the home of Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge

Sebastian is the largest municipality in Indian River County. Here are five facts about the home of Pelican Island. First settlements date back to 1880s when 40 pioneers migrated to village south of ...