Coral reefs today are facing challenges that are completely unprecedented.
Continue reading "The State of the World’s Reefs: A Coral Scientist Explains"
Category Archives: Science
6 Ways We’re Putting Nature into the Equation
What will a “green economy” actually look like? The good news is we don’t have to guess.
Continue reading "6 Ways We’re Putting Nature into the Equation"
Incorporating Nature into Decision-Making in Madagascar
CI and partners are conducting important research on the value of ecosystems for economic activities.
Continue reading "Incorporating Nature into Decision-Making in Madagascar"
Why Nature Isn’t Giving Out “Free Lunches”
GDP is a flawed model for true economic growth. Here’s why.
Continue reading "Why Nature Isn’t Giving Out “Free Lunches”"
9 Ocean Species You Never Knew You Needed
Marine species play innumerable roles that underpin our welfare. Here are a few that might surprise you.
Continue reading "9 Ocean Species You Never Knew You Needed"
Floods, Breakdowns and Bees: Notes from a Suriname Expedition
CI’s latest survey to document wildlife in one of the world’s most remote areas faced plenty of obstacles.
Continue reading "Floods, Breakdowns and Bees: Notes from a Suriname Expedition"
16 Science Teachers Chosen for Costa Rican Fieldwork Trip
Two weeks in the Costa Rican rainforest will help teachers inspire the next generation of conservationists.
Continue reading "16 Science Teachers Chosen for Costa Rican Fieldwork Trip"
Climate Change Increases Costs of Conserving Biodiversity
As temperatures rise, many threatened species are moving out of protected areas in search of cooler climes.
Continue reading "Climate Change Increases Costs of Conserving Biodiversity"
Seaweed May Be Keeping Brazilian Ecosystem Afloat
The latest scientific expedition in Abrolhos brings new insight into how marine habitats function.
Continue reading "Seaweed May Be Keeping Brazilian Ecosystem Afloat"
Rhodoliths and Buracas: Expanding Scientific Knowledge in Brazil
A team of scientists is exploring little-studied underwater ecosystems in the Abrolhos Bank.
Continue reading "Rhodoliths and Buracas: Expanding Scientific Knowledge in Brazil"