CI empowers local Indonesians to monitor their marine protected areas.
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Monitoring Coral with Cell Phones … Underwater
New technology could make data collection quicker and easier for coral reef scientists.
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Coral Scientists Kick Off Reef Assessment Trip in Indonesia
To determine how effective marine protected areas are, we need to compare them to waters outside their boundaries.
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Non-Timber Forest Product Harvest Smells Sweet in Venezuela
Harvesting natural ingredients for the perfume industry is providing sustainable livelihoods for residents of Aripao.
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Costa Rica’s Forests, Through the Eyes of a Science Teacher
Teachers participating in ECO Classroom have brought back exciting stories and engaging new lessons to their schools.
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The Toll of Industrial Fishing: One Tuna Fisherman’s Story
In the Cook Islands, overfishing by commercial vessels has damaged the livelihoods of artisanal fishermen.
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Before Pacific Islands Forum, a Memorable Dive in Cook Islands
We are on the crest of a new wave of marine conservation.
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Adapting Coffee to a Changing Climate in Sumatra
The Indonesian island is known for producing some of the world’s best coffee. But the environment is changing.
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Farmer Training Essential to Fight Climate Change Impacts
I recently joined one of the world’s foremost experts on coffee farming on a visit with Sumatran farmers.
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From South Carolina to Sumatra — All Thanks to a Cup of Coffee
How did I end up on a Sumatran coffee farm? The story begins with a visit to Starbucks a decade ago.
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