This innovative course trains students in field biology — and aims to keep its graduates close to home.
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Capturing Photos, Hearts and Minds in Haiti’s Remnant Forests
CI’s Robin Moore has co-founded a new project that uses photography to connect youth with nature.
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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.
Hawaiian Fish Camps Help Families Reconnect with Nature
This summer, CI’s Hawai‘i Fish Trust conducted a series of camps designed to revive local interest in ocean management.
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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.
Honoring Amelia Earhart’s Legacy in the Phoenix Islands
Amelia’s final resting place may be the waters of Kiribati — a place I’ve been working to protect for nearly a decade.
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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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Why “Jaws” Made Me Care About Sharks
Odd as it may seem, this iconic film helped inspire the careers of many young oceanographers.
On World Cat Day, Three Roars for the Jaguar
Despite their tumultuous history, jaguars and humans are learning to live together in Costa Rica.
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