National governments are embracing the Ocean Health Index as a tool to prioritize marine conservation efforts.
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Category Archives: Science
Costa Rica’s Forests, Through the Eyes of a Science Teacher
Teachers participating in ECO Classroom have brought back exciting stories and engaging new lessons to their schools.
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Vital Signs Gains Support at African Green Revolution Forum
This new initiative aims to help increase agricultural productivity while maintaining critical ecosystems.
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In Brazilian Amazon, Ph.D. Program Expands Scientific Research
This innovative course trains students in field biology — and aims to keep its graduates close to home.
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My Four Decades (and Counting) with IUCN
CI President Russ Mittermeier was recently inducted as a lifetime Honorary Member of the world’s largest conservation group.
Diving in a Deep-sea Cathedral
Scientists may be more familiar with the surface of Mars than parts of the ocean floor.
10 Ways to Measure Ocean Health
The Ocean Health Index reveals how well the oceans are providing people with 10 important services.
Ocean Health Index Estimates World’s Oceans Score 60 out of 100
This low score shows how far we need to go to ensure the oceans can continue to provide the benefits we depend upon.
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Finding Meaning in a Deluge of Data
Technology has revolutionized how scientists collect ecological data. So how can we make sense of it all?
Madagascar’s Lemurs: Thriving in Theaters, Disappearing in the Wild
Sixty scientists report that lemurs are the Earth’s most endangered primates.
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