CONSERVATION NEWS
News, views and features from the front lines of conservation
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New science: a path for protecting chimps and more
By Kiley Price
June 3, 2021
Protecting nature starts with science. Here’s a roundup of recent scientific research published by Conservation International experts.
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Tiny, remote islands make huge waves for marine conservation
By Kiley Price
November 25, 2020
The government of Tristan da Cunha — the most remote inhabited islands in the world — committed to protecting 90 percent of its territory’s waters, creating the largest marine protected area in the Atlantic.
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Tired of ‘writing obituaries for coral reefs,’ surfing scientists find new ways to save them
By Raul Quintana
April 23, 2020
A new study outlines the relatively small steps humanity can take to ensure coral reefs’ long-term protection and productivity.
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The oceans are on the brink. Here are 3 ways to save them
By Kiley Price
February 20, 2020
A look ahead at ocean conservation in 2020 from Conservation International experts.
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In diver’s paradise, communities unite to protect their most valuable resource: reefs
By Kiley Price
October 23, 2019
The communities of Atauro Island in Timor-Leste announce that they have unified their marine protected areas into a single network, with the goal of strengthening conservation — and getting paid for it.
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