From Senegal to Costa Rica, communities are working to restore coastal ecosystems to help combat climate change.
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New Technology Aims to Expand Knowledge of Qatar’s Mangroves
Students and scientists alike will learn more about these ecosystems through a new crowd-sourcing tool.
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In Arabian Gulf, Environmental Challenges Are Driving Green Innovation
As a country already deeply affected by climate change, Qatar needs to find sustainable methods of replenishing its stores of water and food.
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What’s in the Mud: Seagrasses Store 10% of Ocean’s Carbon
Beneath the water, carbon accumulated over thousands of years lies locked in the mud.
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Rhodoliths and Buracas: Expanding Scientific Knowledge in Brazil
A team of scientists is exploring little-studied underwater ecosystems in the Abrolhos Bank.
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A Non-Scientist Reports on North America’s Biggest Science Meeting
Kevin Connor joins CI scientists as they present cutting-edge research on how to protect our oceans.
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European Parliament Hosts Blue Carbon Policy Working Group
Coastal ecosystems can store up to five times the amount of carbon as some forests.
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7 Big Reasons for Hope
These 2011 successes are scaling up conservation efforts to have the global impact we need.
Racing to Help the Ocean
One of the world’s most prestigious sports is making waves by spotlighting ocean health.
Blue Carbon Strategy Takes Root in Indonesia
Last week I traveled to Bali, Indonesia to lead a meeting of 30 international experts to discuss “blue carbon” —
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