Category: Protected Areas
Get Kids Outside: Tracking
Written by Matt Miller | January 11th, 2012
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Looking for a new way to get kids excited about heading outside? Matt Miller thinks he may have the perfect activity.
Panda Eats Shoots, Leaves—and Meat?!?
Written by Robert Lalasz | January 4th, 2012
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Motion sensor cameras in China captured images of a giant panda eating meat. Find out how the incredibly rare images were captured and what we can learn from them.
Is Climate Change Hitting the World’s Coral Reef Epicenter?
Written by Robert Lalasz | December 3rd, 2011
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How bad was the coral bleaching our research team found in Raja Ampat — and what else did they discover there? Read this Q&A with Conservancy scientists Joanne Wilson and Sangeeta Mangubhai.
Expedition to the Raja Ampat Islands: The Journey Home
Written by Joanne Wilson | December 2nd, 2011
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Jo and Sangeeta reflect on a tiring and inspiring journey to the Raja Ampat Islands, where the team’s research will help protect both nature and people.
Expedition to the Raja Ampat Islands: Coral Galore
Written by Joanne Wilson | November 27th, 2011
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Raja Ampat is home to more than 550 species of coral. It’s a wonder to behold — but a hassle to catalog. Learn how the team is tackling a Herculean task.
Expedition to the Raja Ampat Islands: Where Have the Giant Clams Gone?
Written by Joanne Wilson | November 23rd, 2011
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Meet the expedition’s Community Monitoring Assistants, learn about their past careers and join the search for underwater invertebrates.
Expedition to the Raja Ampat Islands: The Long and Short of Reef Health Monitoring
Written by Joanne Wilson | November 22nd, 2011
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The expedition team has been encountering some exotic species. Join them as they examine a gigantic fish ball!
Expedition to the Raja Ampat Islands: What Does a Resilient Reef Look Like?
Written by Joanne Wilson | November 21st, 2011
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Reef resilience is a key concept behind the expedition’s goals in Raja Ampat. Learn why it’s reshaping the way we protect coral around the world.
Expedition to the Raja Ampat Islands: First Impressions
Written by Joanne Wilson | November 18th, 2011
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Wake up with the expedition team to calm, clear waters surrounded by jaw-dropping mountains. It’s time to go diving and monitor some reefs!
Expedition to the Raja Ampat Islands: Taking in the Heart of the Coral Triangle
Written by Joanne Wilson | November 17th, 2011
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Before the team can dive they need to do things like tie pencils to slates and guess the length of plastic fish. Find out why these mundane tasks are so important.
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