Nature

Researchers from the Canary Islands Institute for Agricultural Research have identified a previously unknown fungus in a Tenerife banana plantation. Named Trichoderma ichasaguae, this microorganism shows potential as a natural biological control agent against the devastating Panama disease. The discovery highlights the rich, untapped biodiversity within the Canary Islands’ agricultural soils.

A British holidaymaker has died following a tragic swimming accident in Costa Adeje, Tenerife. Rose Buck, 56, was struck by a sudden wave and dashed against rocks while in the water. Her family have paid tribute to the much-loved former postwoman.

Loro Parque in Tenerife has released the first images of its new jaguar cub exploring its outdoor enclosure with its parents. The birth is a significant success for the European Endangered Species Programme. Read more about this important conservation milestone.

The National Geographic Institute has detected a swarm of 50 small earthquakes west of Las Cañadas del Teide in Tenerife. While the activity underscores ongoing seismic processes, experts confirm there is no increased risk of an eruption. Read the full details of the latest measurements.

A team of researchers has discovered a 312,000-year-old fossilised cardón plant in Tenerife, a find of global rarity that reveals the island’s ancient volcanic past. The fossil, preserved by an explosive eruption, is now under threat from the planned construction of a wind farm. The study provides crucial insights into past ecosystems and climate change responses.