CONSERVATION NEWS
News, views and features from the front lines of conservation
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In a career full of fish discoveries, these 5 species stand out
By Mark Erdmann, Ph.D.
February 24, 2017
Dr. Mark Erdmann has described 100 fish species that are new to science. Here are his favorites.
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Why ‘walking’ sharks are at greater risk of extinction than we thought
By Mark Erdmann, Ph.D.
November 30, 2016
Although the habitats of many walking sharks are at least partially protected, new research reveals their survival may be in doubt.
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Charting a sustainable path in a land of peat, oil palm and pollution
By Sophie Bertazzo
November 17, 2016
Indonesia is the world’s top palm oil producer — yet too often, yields come at the expense of nature’s health.
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To improve crop yields, just add trees
By Syaiful Purba
October 20, 2016
In an Indonesian province plagued by deforestation, a group of women farmers has found a more sustainable way to feed their families.
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Trust fund to help protect some of Philippines’ last primary forests
By Molly Bergen
October 7, 2016
A new trust fund aims to finance the management of the Mount Mantalingahan Protected Landscape.
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