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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.
Burning for Biodiversity: How Hunting Promotes Healthy Ecosystems in the Australian Desert
Anthropological research shows that Aboriginal hunting actually increases biodiversity in Australia's western deserts.
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.
10 Weird Ways You Could Be Spreading Invasive Species
From artificial Christmas trees to running shoes, we look at some of the ways you could be spreading invasive species.
On the Trail of Ghosts: Searching for Snow Leopards in Mongolia
Follow Conservancy scientist Joe Kiesecker on the trail for snow leopards in Mongolia's mountains.
Jumping Worms: The Creepy, Damaging Invasive You Don’t Know
Disturb a jumping worm and it’s like a nightcrawler on steroids. But put aside the creepy factor: jumping worms may be the next big threat to northern forests.
Flight Over the Bas-Ogooué: Using Drones to Map Gabon’s Wetlands
Nature Conservancy scientists are using unmanned aerial vehicles to create the first-ever detailed wetlands map of coastal Gabon, in partnership with NASA and the European Space Agency.
