CONSERVATION NEWS
News, views and features from the front lines of conservation
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New tech could transform science of wildlife ‘selfies’
By Bruno Vander Velde
December 17, 2019
A new research database called "Wildlife Insights" will help researchers share data and guide wildlife conservation.
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As climate warms, Ecuador fights fires with forecasts
By Olivia DeSmit
May 22, 2019
An innovative tool combines weather forecasts with fire-tracking systems to create a "fire-weather forecast."
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© Kyle Obermann
Funds adding fuel in tech’s climate race
By Olivia DeSmit
April 25, 2019
Agustin Silvani, vice president of the Conservation Finance Division at Conservation International, explains the importance of tech accelerators.
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A rarity: Whale shark researchers tag female of the species
By Erfa Canisthya
June 12, 2018
In March, a team of scientists from Conservation International Indonesia tagged a female whale shark — the first ever tagged in West Papua.
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Satellite tags shed light on sea turtle treks
By Morgan Lynch
May 22, 2018
Knowing where the turtles go is the first step to protecting them.
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