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To determine how effective marine protected areas are, we need to compare them to waters outside their boundaries.
Continue reading "Coral Scientists Kick Off Reef Assessment Trip in Indonesia"
With their new publication, two marine biologists fulfill a lifelong dream — and describe 25 new species.
Continue reading "New Book Provides Ultimate Guide to Coral Triangle’s Reef Fish"
The Indonesian island is known for producing some of the world’s best coffee. But the environment is changing.
Continue reading "Adapting Coffee to a Changing Climate in Sumatra"
I recently joined one of the world’s foremost experts on coffee farming on a visit with Sumatran farmers.
Continue reading "Farmer Training Essential to Fight Climate Change Impacts"
How did I end up on a Sumatran coffee farm? The story begins with a visit to Starbucks a decade ago.
Continue reading "From South Carolina to Sumatra — All Thanks to a Cup of Coffee"
Despite all our technology and science, humans know very little about the world’s largest fish.
Continue reading "Tagging Giants: Studying Whale Sharks in Cendrawasih Bay"
What will a “green economy” actually look like? The good news is we don’t have to guess.
Continue reading "6 Ways We’re Putting Nature into the Equation"
Poachers entered Raja Ampat in search of protected species like sharks. This is how we fought back.
Continue reading "Shark Poachers Chased Down by Indonesian Communities + Police"