Scottish Labrador Sgiath wins Animal of the Year for sniffing out invasive ‘sea vomit’

Meet Sgiath, the black Labrador making waves in marine conservation by detecting the invasive carpet sea squirt. Trained by marine ecologist Dr. Texa Sim, this smart pup traded her mountain rescue background for an essential role in protecting coastal ecosystems. Her ability to identify ecological threats demonstrates the vital part dogs can play in environmental stewardship as we tackle climate change and invasive species.