CONSERVATION NEWS
News, views and features from the front lines of conservation
Across the world’s seas, more refuges for predators
By Ben Koses
July 7, 2016
Even the ocean’s top predators need protecting — and shark sanctuaries are a great way to do it.
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'One really sick reef': To protect wildlife, Cuba faces tough challenges, choices
By Dr. Les Kaufman
October 28, 2015
A journey to Cuba’s Zapata National Park had revealed to us just how much of the country’s unique natural treasures remained. But a dive in Cuba’s coastal waters was to tell a different story.
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After diplomatic thaw, Cuba looks to protect nature from rising tide of tourism
By Dr. Les Kaufman
October 26, 2015
A Conservation International scientist explores the natural wealth of this long-isolated country.
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Why “Jaws” Made Me Care About Sharks
By Dr. Greg Stone
August 14, 2012
Odd as it may seem, this iconic film helped inspire the careers of many young oceanographers.
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