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Where There’s Smoke: Wildfire, Forest Restoration and Human Health
A new paper argues forest health and human health should not be viewed as separate concerns when it comes to wildfires.
The Fight to Save Western Pacific Leatherbacks
A new monitoring effort will gather information about the world's most endangered population of leatherback sea turtle.
Fishing for Science on Palmyra Atoll
Tagging trevally on a remote island with rod and reel.
Protecting and Restoring the Floodplain Forest
Floodplain forests are among the most biologically rich habitats, but they’re critically imperiled.
A New Way to Prioritize Climate-Resilient Coral Reefs
A study on coral reefs helps overcome the inherent uncertainty in modeling the future climate scenarios necessary for prioritizing conservation efforts.
Passing FAD: Partnership Protects the Reef at Palmyra Atoll
An industry/conservation partnership tracks Fish Aggregating Devices (FADS) at Palmyra Atoll.
Giant Redfin: Conserving South Africa’s Native Fish
Meet the overlooked South African wildlife: native fish. Can invasive species removal offer hope?
Wildfire Resilience Treatments Work
With the western United States facing increasingly severe fires and a megadrought, active forest management offers a more resilient future.
The Sound of Merlin: Like Shazam, but for Birds
Just like Shazam helps identify songs, the Merlin App does the same for birds, but for cedar wax wings and ovenbirds instead of 80s Hair Bands
Gender-Based Violence Is a Conservation Issue: How Do We Respond?
“Here in Papua New Guinea, it’s challenging to be a woman. We depend on a healthy environment to put food […]
Do You Know the World’s Weirdest Wild Pigs?
Think you know pigs? Check out these wonderful, wild swine.
Planting Trees in Pasturelands Keeps Things Cool
Farmers in the tropics can harness the cooling benefits of tree cover by incorporating trees within their pasturelands.
