Indonesia leads the way in restoring coral reefs, scientists say

Good News Notes: “With wide-scale deforestation, some of the world’s most polluted cities and rivers, and wildfires so vast they often blanket neighbouring countries in smog, Indonesia is one of the world’s most high-profile environmental offenders. But when it comes to coral reefs, the rapidly industrialising Southeast Asian nation is doing more to restore the…

Nile fishermen protect stocks by pulling plastic from river

Good News Notes: “For 17 years, Mohamed Nasar has supported his family of five by fishing in the Nile River near the banks of the tiny island of Al-Qursaya close to central Cairo. But the 58-year-old says fishermen like himself catch fewer fish every year as the Nile has become clogged with plastic bottles, bags…

Scientists discover two new shark species with chainsaw-like noses

Good News Notes: “Researchers have identified two new species of shark in the waters off eastern Africa. The rare little creatures range from about three to four-and-a-half feet in length and belong to a group called sixgill sawsharks. Their discovery came as a surprise to scientists, who previously knew of only a single species of…

Hawaii County firefighters rescue teen who fell into rough waters

Good News Notes: “Hawaii County firefighters rescued a 16-year-old boy who fell into rough waters off Mackenzie Recreation Area on Friday afternoon.” “Hawaii County Fire Department said in a report that the teen was fishing along the cliffs when he fell into the ocean. When fire personnel and lifeguards arrived, he was in distress trying…

Fisherman In Middle Of Lake Makes An Adorably Unexpected Catch

 Good News Notes: “Brett Hereford was out fishing on a lake in Montana with his family earlier this month when he made the catch of a lifetime.  But what he caught wasn’t actually a fish at all.” “According to reports, while the Herefords were far from shore in a boat on Flathead Lake, they noticed a…