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A Birder’s Bookshelf: Essentials for the Well-read Avian Enthusiast
There should be more to your birding library than just field guides ... read on for our list of essential reading for the bird-brained bibliophile.
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.
Bison, Pioneers of the Prairie, Return to Kankakee Sands
In October of 2016, 23 bison from South Dakota were released on the prairie in Kankakee Sands.
Wide Horizons: A Journey Across Martu Country
Follow Conservancy scientists on a journey across more than 350 kilometers of incredible Australian desert as they travel to Parnngurr Community.
Camera Trapping in the Australian Desert
Watch the best photos and video data from camera traps deep in the Australian desert.
The Surprising Importance of Freshwater Fisheries to Global Food Security
Marine fisheries are well known for their ability to produce food. But rivers and lakes are vital to food security too.
Reclaiming Country: Combining Traditional Knowledge & Science to Care for Desert Waterholes
After decades of absence, the Martu people are returning to their land and reviving cultural practices that care for the country and the desert ecosystem.
The Power of a Healthy Watershed for Energy Security in Gabon
Can Gabon develop its energy resources in a way that provides for people and nature?
Holiday Tips: Don’t Spread Forest Pests with Your Christmas Tree
Your Christmas tree or wreath could harbor forest pests. Here’s how to enjoy holiday traditions without spreading invasive species.
Measuring the Impact of Feral Camels in Australia’s Martu Desert
Conservancy scientist Eddie Game is using remote data loggers to understand the impacts of camels on waterholes in Australia’s remote Martu country.
