CONSERVATION NEWS
News, views and features from the front lines of conservation
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In historic move, Costa Rica makes big splash for conservation
By Kiley Price
December 17, 2021
Costa Rica announced Friday that it will expand its protected ocean area from 2.7 percent to more than 30 percent of its territorial waters.
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3 shark stories you don’t want to miss
By Jessica Pink
July 24, 2018
In a recurring feature, Human Nature shares three stories from the past week that you should know about.
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3 science stories you should know about
By Morgan Lynch
June 27, 2018
Conservation International scientists explore three specific ways to keep our oceans and forests healthy.
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In South America, are the tides turning against illegal fishing?
By Morgan Lynch
January 5, 2018
A Conservation International scientist explains how the Ecuadorean government handled a case of illegal fishing.
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Teeth to tail: 6 stories about sharks this week
By Sophie Bertazzo
July 21, 2017
For Shark Week, dive into these six shark stories from around the world.
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