Coral Sea Expedition Finds Healthy Islands but Heat-Stressed Reefs
September 8, 2026
A Parks Australia expedition to the central Coral Sea Marine Park has reported healthy island ecosystems and thriving seabird populations, alongside uneven…
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Why South Africa’s Free National Parks Week Matters
September 8, 2026
South African National Parks Week is opening participating parks to South African day visitors during designated periods from September 7 to 13.…
Heavy Rain Closes Glacier National Park’s Alpine Road Sections
September 8, 2026
Glacier National Park closed the alpine portions of Going-to-the-Sun Road from Avalanche to Jackson Glacier Overlook as heavy rain and strong thunderstorms…
Aerial Wild-Dog Control Brings Closure at Paroo-Darling
September 8, 2026
Paroo-Darling National Park and the adjoining state conservation area in New South Wales are subject to a planned aerial baiting operation for…
Deep-Reef Protection Needs Baselines, Not Just Boundaries
September 8, 2026
Drawing a marine protected area on a map is only the beginning. New 3D models of deep reefs in New Zealand’s Hauraki…
A Field Guide to West Coast National Park’s Wildflower Season
September 8, 2026
South Africa’s West Coast National Park is in its annual wildflower season, when the Postberg landscape becomes a broad mosaic of daisies,…
Kgalagadi Lion Survey Uses Whisker Spots and Camera Traps
September 8, 2026
SANParks and the Endangered Wildlife Trust have begun a lion survey across Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park that will run through October. Teams are…
Climate-Resilient Rebuilding Should Be the New Park Standard
September 8, 2026
When floods damage a national park, restoring yesterday’s design is not enough. Kruger’s rebuilt culverts, strengthened embankments and improved drainage point toward…
Kruger Reopens Key Flood-Damaged Routes and Facilities
September 8, 2026
Critical flood-recovery projects have reopened important parts of Kruger National Park, including reconstructed culverts on the busy H4-1 corridor and the restored…
Leopard Seal’s Beach Stop Brings a Wildlife-Distance Reminder
September 8, 2026
A lone leopard seal drew attention at Petone Beach in Lower Hutt New Zealand over the weekend before returning to sea early…