Scientists say environmental DNA can detect whales and dolphins in New York waters. Results are…
Browsing: Conservation
Conservation is the science and practice of protecting Earth’s natural resources, ecosystems, and biodiversity from degradation and loss. It encompasses efforts to preserve wildlife habitats, combat climate change, restore damaged ecosystems, and sustainably manage land and water. Drawing from ecology, environmental science, and policy, conservation research seeks solutions to pressing environmental challenges while balancing the needs of nature and society. This page presents the latest scientific studies and innovations in conservation, spotlighting strategies to safeguard the planet’s biological richness for future generations.
Scientists use AI to analyze images of wildlife for crucial data. Vacation photos of zebras…
Species go extinct twice – one time when the last individual stops breathing, and a…
Research reveals that changing rainfall patterns, not just temperature, threaten the Miami blue butterfly, underscoring…
The decline of vultures in Ethiopia’s abattoirs is leading to ecological imbalances and increased feral…
Only 15 percent of global coastal areas remain intact, according to a University of Queensland-led…
A new risk assessment framework indicated that no location is completely safe from biodiversity threats,…
Mariculture offers a climate-friendly alternative to traditional livestock farming with its lower greenhouse gas emissions.…
LED illuminated nets reduce bycatch of sharks and skates by an incredible 95 percent while…
Dynamic ocean management, which adapts protected areas to current bycatch data, has been found to…
Lily Xu is using artificial intelligence to help protect wildlife. Her AI system, PAWS, helps…
Chytrid fungus is now confirmed to kill terrestrial frogs in Brazil, threatening biodiversity and amplifying…
Panama’s whale sharks show genetic links to populations as far as the Arabian Gulf, pointing…
A Stanford study shows that stopping deforestation requires a specific sequence of interventions: deterrents, incentives,…
UMass Amherst researchers win NSF award to help re-envision the growing, selling and buying of…
Leprosy Confirmed in Wild Chimpanzees, Raising Conservation Concerns Researchers have confirmed cases of the disease…
Biobanking genetic material offers a cost-effective way to conserve more species, restore diversity, and reduce…
New Study Shows Sick Gorillas Transmit Illnesses to Others Nearby Coughs and colds spread quickly…