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How an extraordinary new effort is giving sharks ‘a fighting chance’
Earlier this year, three zebra shark pups became the first endangered sharks ever to be bred in captivity for the purpose of being released into the wild. They're part of a bold plan to bring sharks back from the brink of extinction.
July 24, 2023
Indonesia protects ‘walking sharks.’ Are other sharks next?
The Indonesian government has granted six species of threatened “walking sharks” the highest level of protection — a move experts hope will lead to the conservation of other sharks, whose numbers have plummeted due largely to the shark fin trade.
April 19, 2023
3 things our experts loved in March
Conservation International is powered by 1,500 people in more than 30 countries — their interests, like their hometowns, are all over the map. In this monthly feature, we highlight three things that kept our experts busy while off the clock.
March 27, 2023
New study shows where manta rays thrive
Targeted for their gill plates and trapped accidentally in fishing nets, reef manta rays are in trouble; their populations around the world are plummeting. But in one protected area off the coast of Indonesia, the rays are not only bucking worldwide trends – they’re thriving.
December 2, 2022
In photos: From forest to mega-city, a river’s journey
An Indonesian river is transformed as it winds downstream.
June 15, 2016
On the trail of ‘Sharky McSharkface’
The latest news on the travels of Indonesia’s tagged whale sharks.
August 30, 2016
In a career full of fish discoveries, these 5 species stand out
Dr. Mark Erdmann has described 100 fish species that are new to science. Here are his favorites.
February 24, 2017
Protected area or ‘paper park’? Ocean protection means more than lines on a map
An inside look into how the world’s “biggest common resource” is managed — or not.
September 2, 2016
What makes a good nature photo? An expert explains
Human Nature sat down with Conservation International’s photography manager to talk about three of her favorite photos.
June 14, 2018
Nature meets culture: fashion’s footprint, a reef’s revival and more
In an occasional series, we review shows, podcasts and more that bring nature to life for you.
January 16, 2020
In Indonesia marine park, survey finds troubled waters
The first in-depth marine assessment of the Natuna Islands revealed the precarious state of the environment in this isolated region.
January 28, 2016
Turning the tide on manta slaughter: A story in pictures
Photojournalist Shawn Heinrichs takes us inside a grisly manta hunt in eastern Indonesia.
December 1, 2015
To improve crop yields, just add trees
In an Indonesian province plagued by deforestation, a group of women farmers has found a more sustainable way to feed their families.
October 20, 2016
To save marine habitats, conservationists find natural ally: surfers
Hundreds of areas with world-class waves also contain a variety of diverse marine species.
April 12, 2018
Indonesian coffee farmers grapple with climate of uncertainty
Shifting weather patterns may make coffee harder to grow in North Sumatra — but it’s still better than the alternative.
February 5, 2016
Update: What we’re learning about the world’s largest fish
Two years into a whale shark tracking program, scientists are learning new facts about the world’s largest fish.
August 1, 2017
The doctor is in: Indonesia’s whale sharks get annual check-up
In Indonesia, scientists give whale sharks “physicals” — measuring, tagging and taking blood samples underwater, in 30 minutes — to assess the health of both the species and the surrounding waters.
September 28, 2017
New virtual reality film dives into Indonesia’s ‘species factory’
See eastern Indonesia’s famed coral reefs up close — without leaving your living room.
June 8, 2016
Threats to protected areas jeopardize global freshwater supplies
Where does your water come from? The answer may surprise you.
July 15, 2016
Lights, camera, coral: Under the sea, behind the scenes with a VR film crew
Learn the story behind the filming of “Valen’s Reef,” Conservation International’s first virtual reality film.
June 20, 2016
Researchers discover two tiny new primate species in a far-flung forest
CI’s Russ Mittermeier was part of the team that discovered two new species of Tarsier in Indonesia — a “Yoda-like” primate threatened by deforestation.
May 4, 2017
Lessons learned in the ‘Kingdom of Fishes’
For a decade, CI Indonesia has been working in the Kaimana region to restore the health of the ocean and the well-being of the community.
July 5, 2017
Teeth to tail: 6 stories about sharks this week
For Shark Week, dive into these six shark stories from around the world.
July 21, 2017
Whale shark watch: 4 things we’ve learned from tracking the world’s largest fish
As Shark Week kicks off, check out the latest science on these ocean giants.
June 26, 2016
Why ‘walking’ sharks are at greater risk of extinction than we thought
Although the habitats of many walking sharks are at least partially protected, new research reveals their survival may be in doubt.
November 30, 2016
Protected areas DO save wildlife: Just ask these 5 species
New data collected by more than 1,000 camera traps reveals good news for many tropical species.
January 19, 2016
Sustainability heavyweights take aim at environmental impacts of soy, beef, palm oil
A new effort is aiming to minimize the environmental impacts of soy, beef and palm oil with some significant players in sustainability.
September 6, 2017
Rescue efforts offer hope for a vanishing species
Inside the plight of an increasingly rare species of gibbon and ongoing efforts to save it from extinction.
October 23, 2017
Indonesian province leaps ahead in conservation
The government of the province of West Papua announced legislation establishing it as Indonesia’s first “conservation province.”
March 25, 2019
Amid widespread coral bleaching, this reef is thriving
Already adapted to major temperature fluctuations, some Indonesian reefs may be better prepared for climate change than others.
June 21, 2016
4 ways climate change is making life harder for tigers
A new threat looms for these remaining tigers: climate change.
July 19, 2017
5 things you might not know about mountains and climate change
The health of the world’s mountains is not set in stone.
March 15, 2016
In Indonesia, villagers find innovative ways to adapt to climate change
A new study shows that using nature to adapt to intense storms and drought can be affective for thriving in a changing climate.
June 19, 2018
On World Mangrove Day, a new strategy to protect the world’s most important ecosystem
Mangroves are critically important for coastal communities around the world. Here’s what one group is doing to protect them.
July 26, 2017