Conservation Related Content
Calculating research and action needed in conservation strategies
A new conservation tool predicts the ideal amount of time to spend on researching a habitat before ensuring effective protection.
How has marsh pollution affected the survival of sea anemones?
Scientists say the stationary sea anemone, Nematostella, has been decreasing in numbers - as it becomes severely impacted by pollution.
Restoring food security after coral bleaching events
Researchers have found that coral reefs are more resilient ecosystems than previously thought, remaining rich sources of macronutrients for the fishing industry even after coral bleaching.
The rapid shrinkage of the Himalayan glaciers
A study has revealed that the renowned Himalayan glaciers have lost over 40% of their area, threatening millions of people in Asia with lack of water availability.
Study reveals fish soundscapes across restored coral reefs
On reef restoration projects in Indonesia reviving marine ecosystems, scientists found ‘fish songs’, indicating the ecosystems were coming back to life.
Human activity is the biggest contributor to plant homogenisation
Researchers have found that human activity has the largest impact on plant communities, as seen with climate change, or the introduction of an invasive species.
Seabird conservation: following food from fishing boats
As seabirds’ food security is threatened by human activity, new research in Ireland has found that birds with tracking devices have been follow fishing vessels for food.
The barriers to achieving island biodiversity targets
A study indicates the greater necessity for biodiversity conservation, analysing 33 barriers to reaching biodiversity targets and how nations are to better manage island ecosystems.
New ocean model traces COVID-related plastic waste
The pandemic has increased demand for single-use plastics such as face masks, gloves, and face shields – so what happens to COVID-related plastic waste?
New data highlights lack of diversity in ecology and conservation
Out of the top authors in ecology and conservation journals, 11% were by women and 75% of the articles focused on five countries in the Global North.
Study says 3D printing is secret weapon for coral restoration
Global warming continues to bleach the coral reef, destroying marine ecosystems - but scientists believe the future of coral restoration lies in 3D printing.
Climate report reveals mass burning across EU
The Joint Research Centre (JRC) presented its 21st edition Annual Report on Forest Fires, documenting worsening mass burning across Europe.
Reframing our relationship with nature: Ending commercial wildlife markets
Environmental Justice Foundation founder discusses the importance of banning commercial wildlife markets, part of the path to human and wildlife coexistence.
Biodiversity and the functionality of ecosystems
Here, Peter G. Kevan, School of Environmental Sciences, University of Guelph, with Charlotte Coates, explores the issue of measuring ecosystem health (no longer a metaphor) and functionality against biodiversity and how this could be used in environmental policy.
Human-elephant coexistence: Governance, management & the human dimension
Susan Canney, Director of the Mali Elephant Project, WILD Foundation & International Conservation Fund Canada, discusses governance, management and the human dimension of the human-elephant coexistence.
Scientists conduct major review of Amazon forest biodiversity
The study, published in Nature, finds that 95% of all Amazon forest biodiversity have been impacted by forest fires and deforestation.
EU adopts Baltic Sea fishing proposal for 2022
The Baltic Sea fishing proposal, which will define sustainable sea-use in the region, has been adopted by the European Commission for 2022.
IPCC report says climate change puts “billions of people in danger”
The IPCC report, which took eight years to compile, finds that human activity is definitely responsible for climate change - putting "billions of people in danger", according to UN chief António Guterres.
Human-elephant co-existence: managing conflicts
Dr Susan Canney, Director of the Mali Elephant Project, WILD Foundation & International Conservation Fund Canada, explores human-elephant coexistence and the management of conflict.
Study finds summertime Arctic Ocean “more vulnerable to climate change”
Scientists reveal that the summertime Arctic Ocean is becoming increasingly vulnerable to climate change, putting certain animals at risk of losing habitat.
