A Barbary ground squirrel was captured in Playa Honda after stowing away in a hire car from Fuerteventura. Authorities acted swiftly to prevent the invasive species from establishing itself on the island, amid warnings of economic and ecological impacts.
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Venezuelan magnate Alejandro Betancourt, a key figure in US-Venezuela oil strategy, is promoting the Canary Islands’ renewable energy potential. He highlights offshore wind and geothermal opportunities in the Archipelago.
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Lopesan Hotel Group has launched an AI-powered system to tackle food waste at its Canary Islands hotels, achieving a 79.6% reduction in buffet waste during trials. The initiative, which began at the Lopesan Baobab Resort, uses smart scales and artificial vision to optimise purchasing and menus.
Lopesan slashes buffet food waste by 80% with AI Read More »
The Canary Islands Government has published a best-practice guide for flying drones in natural spaces aimed at reducing harm to biodiversity, particularly birds. The guide offers recommendations for authorities, professionals and hobbyists, plus criteria for creating no-fly zones in sensitive areas.
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Researchers from the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria reveal that the vast majority of tourists entering the protected Maspalomas dunes do so without knowing it is a nature reserve. The study, published in the Journal of Outdoor Recreation and Tourism, warns that the ecosystem is at a point of no return.
Maspalomas dunes: a protected reserve ‘on paper only’ Read More »
Images of palm trees encased in concrete during a ravine project in La Gomera have gone viral, prompting criticism of the islands’ development model. The regional government has admitted it was an error and is now removing the concrete.
La Gomera palm trees entombed in concrete spark outrage Read More »
In September, the Canary Islands experience the mareas del Pino, dramatic spring tides caused by the combined gravitational pull of the sun and moon. This natural phenomenon brings higher high tides, lower lows, and a powerful swell that signals the end of summer. Swimmers are urged to exercise caution as conditions become more unpredictable.
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New analysis reveals two Santa Cruz ravines account for 63% of Tenerife’s flood compensation payouts. The island’s water authority has identified 19 new high-risk channels as part of its plan to prepare for future extreme weather events.
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Gran Canaria’s Cabildo has launched a special surveillance operation at the Maspalomas Special Nature Reserve, targeting the busy sunset hours. A new pilot multilingual announcement system urges visitors to stick to authorised paths and help preserve this fragile ecosystem.
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Fuerteventura has secured European funding for a project to recover and protect its native Canary Island palm groves. The Palmac programme uses genetic techniques and predictive models to safeguard the trees against climate change and pests, with work already underway at Madre del Agua.
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