CONSERVATION NEWS
News, views and features from the front lines of conservation
New tool provides gauge for freshwater health
By Allie Goldstein
March 19, 2018
Scientists created a scoring system for freshwater health.
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How one ocean voyager uses tradition to connect to the future
By Nicole Han
February 23, 2018
Voyagers in Samoa use the Va’a as a way to connect with other cultures while learning to live in harmony with nature.
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To thrive in an uncertain future, islanders look to the past
By Whitney Anderson
February 21, 2018
“Gwala” is the traditional practice of temporarily closing off a reef when it begins to show signs of decline, allowing the ecosystem to recover.
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What on Earth is a ‘conservation agreement’?
By Cassandra Kane
February 20, 2018
Here, we break down “conservation agreements,” an approach that helps conserve biodiversity while improving the quality of life for local communities.
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To protect its precious tuna, Pacific islands look to the north
By Morgan Lynch
January 19, 2018
Leaders from the Pacific Islands learn about fisheries management from Iceland.
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