Brazilian police with support from Interpol have destroyed 277 dredges used in illegal gold mining along the Madeira River in ...

Long ago, some saltwater fish adapted to freshwater — and in doing so, developed an extraordinary sense of hearing rivaling ...

Jennings is now preparing to impress world leaders at the COP30 summit in the Amazon this week, with an immersive dinner ...

Saulo Jennings, a chef from Brazil's Amazon region, is so passionate about the rainforest's flavors -- like the massive ...

A narrow skiff slides among massive rocky outcroppings on the Tocantins River, where the catfish and peacock bass throng in ...

Animals that disappeared from some rivers because of pollution, dams and overharvesting are getting a new lease on life that ...

depleting fish stocks and destroying local livelihoods. A free-floating aquatic plant native to the Amazon River basin in ...

Red fish are a favorite for both novice and expert fish enthusiasts alike, making them a popular choice for aquariums, large ...

SAI CINZA, Brazil >> Deep in the Amazon, Indigenous women say they fear getting pregnant. Rivers that have been the lifeblood of their people now carry mercury from illegal gold mining, threatening ...

Brazilian public health researchers have found mounting evidence in the state hosting COP30 that mercury poisoning from illegal gold mining has caused widespread neurological problems and disabilities ...

Pure Amazon, an A&K Sanctuary riverboat, offers fine dining, customizable excursions within the Peruvian Amazon’s Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve, and accommodations tailored to solo travelers.

Olga González, a gemologist and communications strategist, examines the urgent global challenge of mercury pollution in ...