This week, online science publication PLoS ONE released a collection of articles showcasing the incredible richness of marine life of
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Monthly Archives: May 2010
At CBD Meeting, Nonprofits Make United Call for Action for Species
Greetings from Kenya! I have good news: I saw baby elephants two days ago! Just kidding…well, I actually did, but
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Finding Species, Encouraging Action
Biologists like Bruce Beehler may get into their profession because of their keen interest in the world’s species, but the
In Kenya, CBD Discussions Center on Japan
I’m here in Nairobi attending the technical meeting of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) known as SBSTTA. The big
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Indigenous fellowship to expand traditional knowledge
Last week our Indigenous and Traditional People’s Program launched its first-ever fellowship program and is offering four indigenous leaders, young
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New Discoveries in Indonesia’s Foja Mountains
In late 2008, a team of scientists from CI and partner institutions set out on a Rapid Assessment Program (RAP)
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“Survivor” in more ways than one
Whether you obsess over or scoff at reality television shows like “Survivor,” it’s hard not to be inspired by the
The American Power Act –Will it be Enough?
After almost eight months of negotiations and revisions (and much anticipation by the environmental community), the American Power Act bill
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At opening of CBD meeting in Nairobi, conservation leaders address biodiversity loss
After dodging the nasty Icelandic ash cloud (which has already seen some of our colleagues grounded until the weekend), we
Coral Reef Diving: All in a Day’s Work
It was a normal summer day in the town of Mabini Batangas, one of the Philippines’ most popular diving destinations.