Few people have inspired a deeper appreciation for the natural world than David Attenborough, whose documentaries have introduced generations to Earth’s extraordinary wildlife and ecosystems. Among his many memorable observations, one quote continues to resonate with conservationists, educators and nature lovers alike: “No one will protect what they don’t care about; and no one will…

Specimen of Chondrosia reniformis transplanted into the harbor. Image credit: Carlota Escarré Scientists transplanted 42 sea sponges into a polluted Spanish marina, where 91.7 per cent of one hardy species survived for 455 days and began creating mobile clones.The study, published in Frontiers in Marine Science, shows that the chicken kidney sponge (Chondrosia reniformis) can…