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News spotlight: Sharks are deserting coral reefs. Here's why that matters
Rising ocean temperatures are disrupting marine ecosystems, a new study finds — but recent Conservation International projects offer hope for sharks.
September 24, 2024
Landmark debt swap to protect Indonesia’s coral reefs
The government of Indonesia announced this week a deal to redirect more than US$ 35 million it owes to the United States into the conservation of coral reefs.
July 10, 2024
‘Changing Planet’ finds hope for climate-weary coral reefs
In the third year of the sweeping global PBS series “Changing Planet,” Conservation International CEO M. Sanjayan explores how climate change is affecting some of Earth’s most vulnerable ecosystems — and the groundbreaking science that’s offering hope.
April 22, 2024
3 things our experts loved in June
Conservation International is powered by 1,500 people in more than 30 countries — their interests, like their hometowns, are all over the map. In this monthly feature, our experts share some of their favorite things.
June 29, 2023
News spotlight: Humanity barreling toward ‘irreversible’ climate tipping points
In case you missed it: A new study suggests that the consequences of crossing critical climate thresholds could be more severe than previously thought — including the collapse of polar ice sheets and death of coral reefs.
September 22, 2022
New science: Satellite data preventing climate-fueled floods — and more
Protecting nature starts with science. Here’s a roundup of recent scientific research published by Conservation International experts.
February 17, 2022
New science: deep-sea hotspot, Indigenous ocean conservation and more
Protecting nature starts with science. Here’s a roundup of recent research published by Conservation International experts.
December 2, 2021
New science: Protecting the planet’s biodiversity — from soil to coral
Protecting nature starts with science. Here’s a roundup of recent scientific research published by Conservation International experts.
August 5, 2021
Newly discovered coral species face uncertainty in Pacific’s depths
A team of researchers recently discovered three new species of black coral in the depths of the North Pacific — but deep-sea mining could threaten them.
October 29, 2020
In high seas, scientists see a lifeline for coral reefs
Coral reefs on the high seas could offer a lifeline for the world's dying reefs, a new study finds.
September 14, 2020
New science: mangrove protection, Caribbean coral loss, dam development and more
Protecting nature starts with science. Here’s a roundup of recent scientific research published by Conservation International experts.
July 15, 2020
A ‘first aid kit’ for the world’s coral reefs?
In new article for CNN, one of Conservation International's ocean experts offers a survival guide for the world's remaining coral reefs.
June 8, 2020
Tired of ‘writing obituaries for coral reefs,’ surfing scientists find new ways to save them
A new study outlines the relatively small steps humanity can take to ensure coral reefs’ long-term protection and productivity.
April 23, 2020
Climate Week: From the Amazon to the oceans
Tuesday’s Climate Week roundup: UN report warns grim future for oceans, marine scientists map out how to prevent that future and leaders discuss building resilience in coastal communities.
September 25, 2019
The most important conservation law you’ve never heard of
The Tropical Forest Conservation Act, a debt-for-nature program, has already saved more than 68 million acres of tropical forest.
April 29, 2019
Indonesian province leaps ahead in conservation
The government of the province of West Papua announced legislation establishing it as Indonesia’s first “conservation province.”
March 25, 2019
5 ways that climate change affects the ocean
Conservation News examines some of the ways that climate change affects life in the oceans — and what that means for humanity.
June 7, 2018
6 facts you need to know about mangroves
Mangroves are a key piece of how we address climate change. It’s time we stop overlooking them.
July 25, 2016
Amid widespread coral bleaching, this reef is thriving
Already adapted to major temperature fluctuations, some Indonesian reefs may be better prepared for climate change than others.
June 21, 2016