BLACK BEAR HAVOC IN ACAP- NEPAL

Number of attacks by Asian Black Bear has created havoc among residents in Annapurna Conservation Area. As per the recent survey, they are not only attacking lives of people but also destroying the crops making the situation even worse. Asian black bear is one of the endangered species of the country found above 1,500-4,000 meters above sea level.

December 25

http://www.ekantipur.com/2014/12/25/national/bear-attacks-on-rise-in-annapurna-area/399484.html

JUMLA HONEY- NEPAL

Farmers of Jumla in mid-western Nepal are delighted to have increased production of honey. This season they have produced honey worth about NPR 80 million which is the much higher compared to previous years. According to District Agriculture Development Office, there are around 40,000 hives in 30 Village Development Committees (VDCs) in the district and change in weather pattern has favored the production of honey.

December 23

http://www.myrepublica.com/portal/index.php?action=news_details&news_id=89022

YOUMARES 6 A journey into the blue: ocean research and innovation

YOUMARES 6 A journey into the blue: ocean research and innovation will take place in Bremen, NW1, from September 16^th to 18^th 2015.
1. WE ARE LOOKING FOR SESSIONS NOW
WE want YOU at YOUMARES 6, September 16-18th 2015, NW1, Bremen University, Bremen

“A journey into the blue: ocean research and innovation”

because
YOUR field of investigation or interest should be represented as a session at the YOUMARES 6 conference in Bremen!
YOU will chair a scientific session for a young, professional audience!
YOU can publish a literature review in the YOUMARES-Proceedings 2015!
YOU are an advanced (Master or PhD) student and YOU have got a broad overview as well as a detailed understanding of your subject!
Check out more details here


2. The conference will be framed by the conference meeting (September 14^th to 16^th 2015 ) of the German Society for Marine Research (DGM) eV. More Information follows in upcoming newsletters.

3. YOUMARES Organization team can be checked out here

4. Our partners ZMT and UFT will be presented in the following newsletters

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YOUMARES is the only conference and network meeting, that provides a platform and access to the stage of science for young marine scientists and engineers from undergraduate level. And boosts the interaction between scientific youngsters and seniors.


Take advantage of the opportunity by sponsoring the event or participating in our exhibition to support our young researchers and alike to present your company or institution.
Contact info@youmares.net

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS to our friends at the CBD, GYBN, TUNZA, BIODIVERSITYMATTERS, and all other youth and biodiversity groups! 

HIMALAYAN BLACK BEAR RESCUE- BHUTAN

Team from Wildlife Rescue and Animal Section of Wildlife Conservation Division has rescued an old female Himalayan Black Bear from Chukha district, western Bhutan. According to the villagers, the snare was set to trap wild pigs that were creating havoc by destroying maize farming but instead black bear was trapped accidently.  The bear thus rescued was then relocated to its natural habitat after treatment.

December 15

http://dofps.gov.bt/node/664

DRINKING WATER QUALITY IMPROVED- CHINA

People in Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous region southwestern China have safe and quality drinking water. The Lhasa Health Supervision Institute had collected the water samples from several Lhasa's units, schools and communities and 26 indicators of drinking water were tested and were found to be within the permissible limit of county's drinking water quality standard.

December 15

http://english.chinatibetnews.com/news/2014-12/15/content_1351004.htm

MASS CULLING OF MONKEYS SUGGESTED- INDIA

Himanchal Pradesh in northern India has come up with a new strategy for minimizing monkey menace through mass culling which is against the wildlife rules and regulation. According to the concerned authorities, population of monkeys are increasing even after implementation of sterilization scheme so mass culling is suggested as one and only way to control their population. However the official figures suggest that their population has decreased by 96,086.

December 17

http://indianexpress.com/article/cities/latest-news/cong-mla-jagjivan-pal-suggests-mass-culling-of-monkeys-in-himachal/