Following a series of mid-July, 2011 quakes and thousands of aftershocks in northern Costa Rica, the region's Guacalito River suddenly disappeared, leaving behind a dry riverbed, with scientists investigating possible reasons for this disturbing loss of water to the region.

http://www.insidecostarica.com/dailynews/2011/july/15/costarica11071502.htm
http://www.costaricanewssite.com/earthquake-swallows-river-and-more-weird-news

The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority of Australia initiates a campaign on July 17, 2011 promoting the protection of dugongs and green turtles following record losses of both animals from conditions related to climate change.

http://www.gladstoneobserver.com.au/story/2011/07/18/more-protection-needed-marine-animals/
http://www.gbrmpa.gov.au/corp_site/info_services/media/media_archive/2011/2011_07_18