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  • Rescuing Sea Turtles From Fishermen's Nets

    Amy Yee

    October 15, 2018 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: Kenya, Watamu

    In fishing communities, it isn't uncommon for fishermen to accidentally entrap endangered sea turtles. A non-profit in Kenya, however, has figured out a way to not only help raise awareness about the importance of releasing the turtles, but also to build trust with the fishermen and incentivize the releases.

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  • The Fight to Save the Last Swimming Camels on Earth

    Anna Kusmer

    October 11, 2018 |

    Gizmodo |

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    Response Location: India, Kutch, Gujarat

    The existence of the Kharai camels living in regions within the western Indian state of Gujarat is increasingly becoming threatened due to industrialization. As a conservation-minded society, however, local organizations are working together to preserve the species by preserving their habitat.

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  • Razorback sucker is the latest rare Colorado River fish to make it back from the brink of extinction

    Dan Elliott

    October 05, 2018 |

    The Colorado Sun |

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    Response Location: United States, Colorado

    A rare and endangered fish indigenous to the Colorado River has resurfaced in greater numbers as of late, moving it from the endangered to threatened list. Although not without limitations, the combined actions of "hatcheries, dam operators, landowners, native American tribes and state and federal agencies" have resulted in this fish's comeback.

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  • Meet the 'Brave Ones': The women saving Africa's wildlife

    Rachel Nuwer

    September 27, 2018 |

    BBC |

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    Response Location: Zimbabwe

    Akashinga translates to "the Brave Ones," and is the name given to an all women anti-poaching unit in Zimbabwe. Although not the first anti-poaching group lead by women, it is the first armed unit. However, since it's creation, the women have been able to make over seventy arrests without firing their weapons.

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  • Spawning an Intervention

    Michelle Nijhuis

    September 26, 2018 |

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    Response Location: Curaçao, Willemstad

    Because of drastic reef declines globally, coral reef restoration efforts have gained support in recent years. To understand how to do it, a hardy band of conservationists in the Caribbean are looking at how corals reproduce. But as these scientists acknowledge, raising corals is challenging and complex. And such restoration is no silver bullet for continual habitat loss, pollution, and ocean acidification.

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  • South Africa's Secret for Saving Species: Breed Them for Hunting

    Nick Dall

    September 23, 2018 |

    OZY |

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    Response Location: South Africa

    Commercial game farming is becoming the norm in Africa where both endangered species and farmers alike were in desperate need of change. The shift in focus to rearing animals for hunting, tourism and venison has created a more lucrative market and increased the population of many species.

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  • How to win the war against armyworm without pesticides

    Duncan Mboya

    September 18, 2018 |

    Nation Africa |

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    Response Location: Kenya, Nairobi

    For years, farmers in Nairobi were at the mercy of weeds and then armyworms that both destroyed large amounts of cropland that was dedicated to growing maize. Researchers from the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology, however, became adamant about finding a solution and eventually found very specific types of grasses that when planted intercropped, not only kept the worm away, but also helped improve the viability of the soil.

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  • Drones help track critically endangered swift parrots in NSW Riverina

    Moyra Shields

    September 12, 2018 |

    ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) |

    Multi-Media |

    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: Australia, Riverina, New South Wales

    The swift parrot population in the NSW Riverina in Australia is quickly declining and historically used tracking methods are falling short in accurate measurements. To better track the birds and monitor survival methods, researchers are using drones to track the species' movement.

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  • Bees are dying at an alarming rate. Amsterdam may have the answer.

    Linda Givetash

    September 07, 2018 |

    NBC News |

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    Response Location: Netherlands, Amsterdam

    Despite declining bee populations internationally, Amsterdam's bee population has stabilized and appears to be on the rise. Thanks to several initiatives such as insect hotels, the banning of pesticides and the creation of bee-friendly environments, the city's government-enforced pollinator strategy provides lessons for cities everywhere.

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  • Getting Purple Sea Urchins Out Of California Waters

    Claire Stremple

    September 04, 2018 |

    WBUR |

    Radio |

    5-15 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, California

    Purple sea urchins are taking over the coast of California, diminishing the supply of bull kelp and causing problems for the underwater ecosystem. Divers from a broad range of backgrounds are volunteering to remove a portion of the population in order to restore balance.

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