CONSERVATION NEWS

News, views and features from the front lines of conservation

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New study dives into what's killing the world’s largest fish — and more

By Kiley Price

June 30, 2022
Protecting nature starts with science. Here’s a roundup of recent research published by Conservation International experts.
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New app aims to take a bite out of illegal shark fin trade

By Kiley Price

June 8, 2022
New technology will help inspectors tackle the illegal wildlife trade using a tool most already have in their pockets: their cell phones.
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Social media turns tide of ocean protection in Brazil

By Morgan Lynch

April 17, 2018
Brazil recently announced the creation of two marine protected areas totaling 900,000 square kilometers.
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The doctor is in: Indonesia’s whale sharks get annual check-up

By Abraham Sianipar

September 28, 2017
In Indonesia, scientists give whale sharks “physicals” — measuring, tagging and taking blood samples underwater, in 30 minutes — to assess the health of both the species and the surrounding waters.
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Update: What we’re learning about the world’s largest fish

By Mark Erdmann, Ph.D.

August 1, 2017
Two years into a whale shark tracking program, scientists are learning new facts about the world’s largest fish.
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