CONSERVATION NEWS
News, views and features from the front lines of conservation
© Jonathan Irish. Maasai Mara National Reserve
When COVID halted wildlife tourism in Kenya, one area weathered the storm
By Will McCarry
July 6, 2023
Every year, Kenya’s Maasai Mara region attracts droves of tourists, eager for a glimpse of one of the largest movement of animals on Earth. Until 2020, when everything changed. Yet, what began as a crisis presented new opportunities.
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© Trond Larsen
Meet the South African startup putting cattle to work for conservation
By Will McCarry
June 12, 2023
Livestock herding and wildlife conservation are often perceived as conflicting pursuits, with the belief that one must come at the expense of the other. However, in South Africa, a fresh approach centered on Indigenous knowledge is challenging this perception.
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What on Earth is ‘aquaculture’?
By Kiley Price
July 21, 2022
In this explainer, we dive into “aquaculture,” a method for farming fish, which can sustainably satisfy the world's growing appetite for seafood — when done correctly.
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