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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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9 Ocean Species You Never Knew You Needed
Marine species play innumerable roles that underpin our welfare. Here are a few that might surprise you.
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Floods, Breakdowns and Bees: Notes from a Suriname Expedition
CI’s latest survey to document wildlife in one of the world’s most remote areas faced plenty of obstacles.
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Language Diversity is Highest in Biodiversity Hotspots
The world’s most species-rich places are also home to 70% of languages.
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16 Science Teachers Chosen for Costa Rican Fieldwork Trip
Two weeks in the Costa Rican rainforest will help teachers inspire the next generation of conservationists.
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Climate Change Increases Costs of Conserving Biodiversity
As temperatures rise, many threatened species are moving out of protected areas in search of cooler climes.
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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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Indigenous Fellowship Promotes Sharing of Traditional Knowledge
Knowledge passed down through many generations offers valuable insights for climate change adaptation.
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Scientists Urge Action at Planet Under Pressure Conference
The message is clear: The pressures on Earth are large and potentially disastrous.
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