CONSERVATION NEWS
News, views and features from the front lines of conservation
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Meet a scientist: a species-discovering savant
By Kiley Price
March 25, 2020
Conservation News spoke with Conservation International's Mark Erdmann about his job as a marine biologist, where he spends almost as much time underwater discovering new species as he does helping communities above ground conserve them.
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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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Discovery afoot: New study cracks mystery of how ‘walking’ sharks split
By Kiley Price
January 22, 2020
Conservation News spoke with one of the authors of a new study on walking sharks to find out how he and his team uncovered the evolutionary origin of these peculiar creatures — and how this information could help us adapt to climate change.
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Nature meets culture: fashion’s footprint, a reef's revival and more
By Kiley Price
January 16, 2020
In an occasional series, we review shows, podcasts and more that bring nature to life for you.
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2019 in review: Charting course for a healthier ocean
By Kiley Price
December 31, 2019
This month, Conservation News is revisiting some of the most interesting and significant stories and issues we covered in 2019.
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