This news is the latest indication that the tide is turning for shark conservation.
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In Galápagos, Sharks Worth More Alive Than Dead
We don’t eat our sharks in the Galápagos Islands, though they are — so to speak — our bread and butter.
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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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New Book Provides Ultimate Guide to Coral Triangle’s Reef Fish
With their new publication, two marine biologists fulfill a lifelong dream — and describe 25 new species.
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CI at 25: Creating Economic Incentives for Conservation
People can only protect nature if they have the knowledge, means and economic motivation to do so.
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Exploring the Galápagos Islands: The Pacific Voyagers Project
One CI staff member continues his journey across the Pacific with a stop in the Galápagos Islands.
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Primate-Watching: Building A Conservation Movement
CI President Russ Mittermeier may have seen more primate species than anyone else on Earth. Now, he’s inviting you to join him.
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Video Showcases Artificial Reef-Building in Indonesia
A new man-made reef off the coast of Bali could help reverse ecosystem degradation and boost tourism revenue.
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Dive Guidebook Aims to Expand Ecotourism on Indonesian Reefs
A new guidebook could help transform tourism into a feasible income source for coastal communities.
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Reptiles at Risk: Adding Madagascar’s Lizards and Snakes to the IUCN Red List
How did scientists assess the conservation status of Madagascar’s reptiles? CI’s Philip Bowles explains.
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