CONSERVATION NEWS
News, views and features from the front lines of conservation
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New marine sanctuary in Galápagos Islands a ‘game-changer’ for wildlife
By Bruno Vander Velde
March 24, 2016
The sanctuary will protect an area crucial for biodiversity — and Ecuador’s economy.
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On the trail of the South Pacific’s great humpbacks
By Olive Andrews
November 12, 2015
A team of whale researchers makes some exciting discoveries in a place never before surveyed for marine mammals.
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4 things we’ve discovered from tagging Indonesia’s mantas
By Nicole Han
October 27, 2015
We’ve never known much about the ocean’s winged giants — until now.
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In search of tourist treasure, island chain banks on natural riches
By Asril Djunaidi
September 14, 2015
Will the Anambas Islands be the next Bali? Protecting the islands’ precious waters could be the first step.
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Village takes bold step to save fishery — with help from goats
By Luciano Andriamaro
June 18, 2015
In northernmost Madagascar, fishermen exponentially increased their fish catch in six years. Here’s how.
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