Determining the monetary value of intact ecosystems only strengthens the argument for their protection.
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Category Archives: Biodiversity
A Special Message from Harrison Ford
Happy endings aren’t just for movies, and they don’t write themselves. They require hard work and steadfast support.
Those Dirty Rats: Removing Invasive Species in the Pacific Islands
By eradicating rats from island habitats, we are giving native bird populations a new chance of survival.
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Never Too Young to Lead
Two of CI’s youngest supporters are spreading the word in their California community about deforestation worldwide.
Dive Guidebook Aims to Expand Ecotourism on Indonesian Reefs
A new guidebook could help transform tourism into a feasible income source for coastal communities.
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If a Tree Falls … Will You Make a Sound?
Here’s the good news: Even as forests are under assault, there are those who fight back.
Tagging Whale Sharks in Indonesia: Conclusion
In addition to shark research, this expedition’s scientists may have discovered two new fish species.
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Mr. Leatherback Visits the Bird’s Head Seascape
CI’s sea turtle ambassador teaches the value of oceans to children in Indonesia.
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Tagging Whale Sharks in Indonesia: Part 5
The team tags three more sharks to expand knowledge about these mysterious animals.
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Tagging Whale Sharks in Indonesia: Part 4
A guest on a CI expedition gains new insight on conservation from the trip’s lead scientists.
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