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Welcome to the Sea Turtle Rodeo
Join scientists and community rangers on a “turtle rodeo” to tag juvenile green turtles in the Solomon Islands.
Logging Threatens Reef Fish Nurseries in the Solomon Islands
New research shows that logging operations significantly reduce populations of juvenile reef fish on their nursery grounds, jeopardizing both reef health and local livelihoods in the Solomon Islands.
New Science Shows Seagrass Meadows Suppress Pathogens
After a bout of illness in Indonesia, scientists discover that seagrass meadows have bacteria-fighting superpowers that benefit people, fish and invertebrates.
Dead Zone Redemption
The Nature Conservancy is working with partners to reduce the amount of nutrients entering the Mississippi River Basin by 20 percent by 2025.
Which Sources of Blue Carbon Measure Up to the Mitigation Challenge?
New research shows that coastal habitats — mangrove forests, tidal marshes, and seagrass meadows — have the most potential amongst marine systems to act as long-term carbon sequestration solutions.
Searching for Whoopers: New Report Showcases Gulf of Mexico Migrants
New analysis from Conservancy scientists reveals the scope of wildlife migration across the Gulf of Mexico.
Big, Bold & Blue: Lessons from Australia’s Marine Protected Areas
A new book by Conservancy scientists details the lessons learned by Australian scientists, policymakers, and communities during more than 130 years of marine conservation.
The Secret Lives of Horseshoe Crabs
Every year, horseshoe crabs emerge from the depths for one reason and one reason only: sex.
Searching for a Rare Nautilus, Round 2
Conservancy scientists (and one intrepid field reporter) take on a second search for the rare Allonautilus in the Solomon Islands. Success is contextual.
Life in the Dark: Never-Before-Photographed Sea and Cave Creatures
See never-before-photographed creatures in this preview of Danté Fenolio’s Life in the Dark.
Headhunters, Poaching, & Arson: Community Conservation in the Arnavons
After a 40-year history punctuated by arson, conflict, and poaching, conservation efforts in the Arnavon Islands are yielding a glimmer of hope for hawksbills sea turtles. Now, Conservancy scientists are working with local communities to make these critical islands the first site in the Solomon Island’s protected area network.
Unraveling the Mystery of Hawksbill Sea Turtle Migration
Join Conservancy scientists in the Arnavon Islands, where they’re tagging hawksbill sea turtles with satellite trackers to discover where and when these turtles migrate in between nesting.