Marine biologist Boris Worm sees hopeful signs for fisheries in the waters off Costa Rica.
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Peruvian City Pledges to Ramp Up Freshwater Conservation Efforts
In the words of the city’s deputy mayor, “We cannot talk about life and water separately.”
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Climate Change Puts the Squeeze on Wine Production
The first global map of future land suitability for vineyards could change everything we think we know about wine.
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Small-scale Fisheries Have Big Impacts on Sea Turtles
A new study shows that accidental bycatch by small-scale fishers is taking a large toll on sea turtle populations.
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At Fishermen’s Request, Hawaii Adds New Enforcement Boat to Its Fleet
About 75% of Hawaii’s nearshore fish species are threatened — bad news for a culture heavily reliant on the sea.
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Wildlife Trade Reveals 5 Things Sharks and Elephants Have in Common
High demand is fueling the ivory and shark fin trades despite their catastrophic effect on wild animal populations.
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Humane Predator Control Methods Double Income for South African Farmers
Charles Schreuder hated killing predators to protect his livestock. Now he doesn’t need to.
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Can CITES Save the Sharks?
A new proposal could lead to the first-ever global trade regulations for five shark species.
With Help of Facebook, Costa Rica Bans Hunting of Wildlife
Social media may have helped inspire 177,000 Costa Ricans to support a bill rejecting sports hunting.
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Elephant Poaching Major Topic of Discussion at CITES Meeting
Thailand’s plan to ban its domestic ivory trade is a great step, but much more must be done.
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