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June 18, 2013

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8:57 PM | The Sweet Taste of Conservation | Scientist in vivo

According to many biologists, you don’t really know your research inside and out until you’ve tasted what you study (there is, quite literally, a badge of honor for it). I’ve known biologists who have chugged shots of plankton, taken bites from agar plates, and some have even drank water that’s a billion years old to attain the dubious honor. [...]

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1:28 PM | June 16, 2013: Underwater Cave Diving, Seeking a Man-Eating Catfish, and More

As National Geographic's annual Explorer's Symposium came to an end, NG Weekend revisits some of our favorite adventures from the previous classes of Emerging Explorers. In the coming weeks and months, we will introduce the 2013 class of Emerging Explorers on the show. Here are some of our favorites from over the years...

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1:28 PM | June 16, 2013: Underwater Cave Diving, Seeking a Man-Eating Catfish, and More

As National Geographic's annual Explorer's Symposium came to an end, NG Weekend revisits some of our favorite adventures from the previous classes of Emerging Explorers. In the coming weeks and months, we will introduce the 2013 class of Emerging Explorers on the show. Here are some of our favorites from over the years...

June 17, 2013

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12:00 PM | After the Devastation: Is There Hope For Large Wildlife Conservation Following Mountaintop Removal?

By David Jachowski Photo by biotour13 via Flicker and a Creative Commons License  What if the future of biodiversity conservation isn't in National Parks and protected areas, but in abandoned places? The played-out farm fields or remains after mountaintop removal for a seam of coal. Those overused and now typically overlooked parcels of land that saw a brief boom in

Wood, P. & Williams, J. (2013). Impact of Valley Fills on Streamside Salamanders in Southern West Virginia, Journal of Herpetology, 47 (1) 119-125. DOI: 10.1670/11-187

Larkin, J., Maehr, D., Cox, J., Bolin, D. & Wichrowski, M. (2003). Demographic Characteristics of a Reintroduced Elk Population in Kentucky, The Journal of Wildlife Management, 67 (3) 467. DOI: 10.2307/3802704

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12:00 PM | After the Devastation: Is There Hope For Large Wildlife Conservation Following Mountaintop Removal?

By David Jachowski Photo by biotour13 via Flicker and a Creative Commons License  What if the future of biodiversity conservation isn't in National Parks and protected areas, but in abandoned places? The played-out farm fields or remains after mountaintop removal for a seam of coal. Those overused and now typically overlooked parcels of land that saw a brief boom in

Wood, P. & Williams, J. (2013). Impact of Valley Fills on Streamside Salamanders in Southern West Virginia, Journal of Herpetology, 47 (1) 119-125. DOI: 10.1670/11-187

Larkin, J., Maehr, D., Cox, J., Bolin, D. & Wichrowski, M. (2003). Demographic Characteristics of a Reintroduced Elk Population in Kentucky, The Journal of Wildlife Management, 67 (3) 467. DOI: 10.2307/3802704

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12:00 PM | After the Devastation: Is There Hope For Large Wildlife Conservation Following Mountaintop Removal?

By David Jachowski Photo by biotour13 via Flicker and a Creative Commons License  What if the future of biodiversity conservation isn't in National Parks and protected areas, but in abandoned places? The played-out farm fields or remains after mountaintop removal for a seam of coal. Those overused and now typically overlooked parcels of land that saw a brief boom in

Wood, P. & Williams, J. (2013). Impact of Valley Fills on Streamside Salamanders in Southern West Virginia, Journal of Herpetology, 47 (1) 119-125. DOI: 10.1670/11-187

Larkin, J., Maehr, D., Cox, J., Bolin, D. & Wichrowski, M. (2003). Demographic Characteristics of a Reintroduced Elk Population in Kentucky, The Journal of Wildlife Management, 67 (3) 467. DOI: 10.2307/3802704

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12:00 PM | After the Devastation: Is There Hope For Large Wildlife Conservation Following Mountaintop Removal?

By David Jachowski Photo by biotour13 via Flicker and a Creative Commons License  What if the future of biodiversity conservation isn't in National Parks and protected areas, but in abandoned places? The played-out farm fields or remains after mountaintop removal for a seam of coal. Those overused and now typically overlooked parcels of land that saw a brief boom in

Wood, P. & Williams, J. (2013). Impact of Valley Fills on Streamside Salamanders in Southern West Virginia, Journal of Herpetology, 47 (1) 119-125. DOI: 10.1670/11-187

Larkin, J., Maehr, D., Cox, J., Bolin, D. & Wichrowski, M. (2003). Demographic Characteristics of a Reintroduced Elk Population in Kentucky, The Journal of Wildlife Management, 67 (3) 467. DOI: 10.2307/3802704

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12:00 PM | After the Devastation: Is There Hope For Large Wildlife Conservation Following Mountaintop Removal?

By David Jachowski Photo by biotour13 via Flicker and a Creative Commons License  What if the future of biodiversity conservation isn't in National Parks and protected areas, but in abandoned places? The played-out farm fields or remains after mountaintop removal for a seam of coal. Those overused and now typically overlooked parcels of land that saw a brief boom in

Wood, P. & Williams, J. (2013). Impact of Valley Fills on Streamside Salamanders in Southern West Virginia, Journal of Herpetology, 47 (1) 119-125. DOI: 10.1670/11-187

Larkin, J., Maehr, D., Cox, J., Bolin, D. & Wichrowski, M. (2003). Demographic Characteristics of a Reintroduced Elk Population in Kentucky, The Journal of Wildlife Management, 67 (3) 467. DOI: 10.2307/3802704

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11:31 AM | Calling into question the accuracy of the ‘Standard Otter Survey’

We are required to survey otters across Europe as the species has been designated as being of conservation concern, under the EC Habitats and Species Directive. This means that under European Law, we are obliged to monitor their presence to … Continue reading →

Reid, N., Lundy, M., Hayden, B., Lynn, D., Marnell, F., McDonald, R. & Montgomery, W. (2013). Detecting detectability: identifying and correcting bias in binary wildlife surveys demonstrates their potential impact on conservation assessments, European Journal of Wildlife Research, DOI: 10.1007/s10344-013-0741-8

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11:31 AM | Calling into question the accuracy of the ‘Standard Otter Survey’

We are required to survey otters across Europe as the species has been designated as being of conservation concern, under the EC Habitats and Species Directive. This means that under European Law, we are obliged to monitor their presence to … Continue reading →

Reid, N., Lundy, M., Hayden, B., Lynn, D., Marnell, F., McDonald, R. & Montgomery, W. (2013). Detecting detectability: identifying and correcting bias in binary wildlife surveys demonstrates their potential impact on conservation assessments, European Journal of Wildlife Research, DOI: 10.1007/s10344-013-0741-8

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June 16, 2013

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7:11 PM | Outreach in Unusual Places

I was lucky enough to be part of a series of sessions at ScienceOnline this January that discussed Science Outreach. It should tell you a little about how hectic my life has been lately that I’m just now writing up something that happened in January! Finally I found time to sit down and put together […]

Fisher M.L., Kruger D.J. & Garcia J.R. (2011). Understanding and Enhancing the Role of the Mass Media in Evolutionary Psychology Education, Evolution: Education and Outreach, 4 (1) 75-82. DOI: 10.1007/s12052-010-0302-5

Artz K. & Wormer H. (2011). What recipients ask for: An analysis of 'user question generated' science coverage, Journalism, 12 (7) 871-888. DOI: 10.1177/1464884911412826

Pergams O.R.W. & Zaradic P.A. (2008). Evidence for a fundamental and pervasive shift away from nature-based recreation, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 105 (7) 2295-2300. DOI: 10.1073/pnas.0709893105

Khalil K. & Ardoin N. (2011). Programmatic Evaluation in Association of Zoos and Aquariums–Accredited Zoos and Aquariums: A Literature Review, Applied Environmental Education & Communication, 10 (3) 168-177. DOI: 10.1080/1533015X.2011.614813

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7:11 PM | Outreach in Unusual Places

I was lucky enough to be part of a series of sessions at ScienceOnline this January that discussed Science Outreach. It should tell you a little about how hectic my life has been lately that I’m just now writing up something that happened in January! Finally I found time to sit down and put together […]

Fisher M.L., Kruger D.J. & Garcia J.R. (2011). Understanding and Enhancing the Role of the Mass Media in Evolutionary Psychology Education, Evolution: Education and Outreach, 4 (1) 75-82. DOI: 10.1007/s12052-010-0302-5

Artz K. & Wormer H. (2011). What recipients ask for: An analysis of 'user question generated' science coverage, Journalism, 12 (7) 871-888. DOI: 10.1177/1464884911412826

Pergams O.R.W. & Zaradic P.A. (2008). Evidence for a fundamental and pervasive shift away from nature-based recreation, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 105 (7) 2295-2300. DOI: 10.1073/pnas.0709893105

Khalil K. & Ardoin N. (2011). Programmatic Evaluation in Association of Zoos and Aquariums–Accredited Zoos and Aquariums: A Literature Review, Applied Environmental Education & Communication, 10 (3) 168-177. DOI: 10.1080/1533015X.2011.614813

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7:11 PM | Outreach in Unusual Places

I was lucky enough to be part of a series of sessions at ScienceOnline this January that discussed Science Outreach. It should tell you a little about how hectic my life has been lately that I’m just now writing up something that happened in January! Finally I found time to sit down and put together […]

Fisher M.L., Kruger D.J. & Garcia J.R. (2011). Understanding and Enhancing the Role of the Mass Media in Evolutionary Psychology Education, Evolution: Education and Outreach, 4 (1) 75-82. DOI: 10.1007/s12052-010-0302-5

Artz K. & Wormer H. (2011). What recipients ask for: An analysis of 'user question generated' science coverage, Journalism, 12 (7) 871-888. DOI: 10.1177/1464884911412826

Pergams O.R.W. & Zaradic P.A. (2008). Evidence for a fundamental and pervasive shift away from nature-based recreation, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 105 (7) 2295-2300. DOI: 10.1073/pnas.0709893105

Khalil K. & Ardoin N. (2011). Programmatic Evaluation in Association of Zoos and Aquariums–Accredited Zoos and Aquariums: A Literature Review, Applied Environmental Education & Communication, 10 (3) 168-177. DOI: 10.1080/1533015X.2011.614813

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June 15, 2013

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1:53 PM | Haiti’s Mineral Fortune: Deliverance from Destitution?

Haiti — the poorest country in the Western hemisphere has been struck by natural misfortunes and malevolent foreign intervention for decades. As the first independent nation to emerge from resettled African slaves in 1804, Haiti held much promise at its inception. Yet the nascent Haitian state was beset by marginalization from its neighbors, particularly the…

June 14, 2013

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10:36 PM | Morsels for the mind – 14/6/2013

Every day we provide you with #SixIncredibleThingsBeforeBreakfast to nibble away at. Here you can fill your brain with the most intellectually stimulating “amuse bouches” from the past week – a veritable smorgasbord for the cranium. They’re all here for you to load up your plate – this week’s “Morsels for the mind”. Enjoy! **** Feather, fur & fin – birds, beasts, fishes, and the things they do Captivating cat-a-log. Ever wonder what cats do with themselves as they hang […]

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8:02 PM | Tiny Transmitters for Mountain Yellow-Legged Frogs: Freshwater Species of the Week

On Wednesday, Frank Santana, a researcher at the San Diego Zoo Institute for Conservation Research, released 65 froglets into a Southern California creek. The small amphibians represent new hope for an endangered species, the mountain yellow-legged frog. (We wrote about how specimens of this frog were refrigerated for preservation in 2010, part of the restoration…

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8:02 PM | Tiny Transmitters for Mountain Yellow-Legged Frogs: Freshwater Species of the Week

On Wednesday, Frank Santana, a researcher at the San Diego Zoo Institute for Conservation Research, released 65 froglets into a Southern California creek. The small amphibians represent new hope for an endangered species, the mountain yellow-legged frog. (We wrote about how specimens of this frog were refrigerated for preservation in 2010, part of the restoration…

June 13, 2013

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10:05 PM | The Legacy of Murdered Sea Turtle Conservationist Jairo Mora Sandoval

By Brad Nahill, SEE Turtles On Friday, May 31st, while returning from a long night walking a turtle nesting beach near the city of Limón, young Costa Rican conservationist Jairo Mora Sandoval was abducted by unknown assailants, beaten, and murdered. The beach where Mora Sandoval worked is a hot spot for nesting by the critically…

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9:08 PM | The Mad Hatterpillar

There is nothing I love more than finding an amazing new insect to tell you about! Today it’s the “Mad Hatterpillar.” As you can see from this photo, these caterpillars (Uraba lugens, larvae of a Gum Leaf Skeletoniser moth) have a strange attachment to their heads. It’s a stack of their shed head capsules! These […]

McFarland, N. (1980). Retention of cast head capsules by some nolid immatures in four Old World countries., Journal of research on the Lepidoptera., 17 (4) Other: Link

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3:41 PM | Farming Sea Cucumbers in Madagascar…for Economic Hope and Conservation

By Taylor Mayol, Blue Ventures Look at a map and find Madagascar; the fourth biggest island on Earth, just off the coast of east Africa. Focus on the dry southwest and find the town of Toliara, capital of this impoverished region. Now imagine a drive northwards through the searing heat along a bumpy, sandy trail. You’re…

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12:05 AM | "It’s about making our advocacy their habit."

“It’s about making our advocacy their habit.” - Grace Peliño (Fisheries...

June 12, 2013

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2:11 PM | Studying Plant and Insect Response to Environmental Change: A Love Story

By Jessica Dawn Pratt As a native Midwesterner, I was not impressed with the brown and shrubby coastal sage scrub ecosystem that covered hillsides around my new home when I moved to southern California in September of 2005. It was drab, short and prickly compared to the northern hardwood forests to which I was accustomed. [...]

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9:45 AM | Mangrove forests vital to coastal stability

More than 35% of the world’s mangroves are already gone, and studies show that the figure is as high as 50% in countries such as India, the Philippines, and Vietnam, while in the Americas they are being cleared at a rate faster than that of the tropical rainforests.

June 11, 2013

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10:13 PM | Commitment to conservation creates lasting memories

Imagine visiting the subtropical paradise of The Bahamas. Instead of holding a drink, you’re grasping a net. Instead of sand between your toes, you’re navigating sharp limestone in boots. Instead of admiring beautiful sunsets, you’re searching for beautiful iguanas. You can find drinks, sand, and sunsets in many destinations, but if you’re part of Shedd…

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6:53 PM | Good for Business and Good for the Ocean

On June 8, people from around the world take a moment to celebrate the beauty and bounty of the oceans on World Oceans Day. It tends to be a day crowded with announcements from every ocean advocacy organization, which is both exciting and a bit dizzying – it’s easy for important individual messages to get lost…

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2:23 PM | Moths Wait until Bats Lock On, Then Jam Their Sonar

If you are a human reader, you've probably never seen your lunch put up an invisibility shield and perform an evasive maneuver just as you reached for it. But spare a thought for the bats. If your peanut-butter sandwich were anything like a tiger moth, you'd have a hard time finding a meal. Several kinds of insects are able to detect the echolocation calls of a bat that's approaching like an enemy submarine. Moths may fly in another direction if they hear a bat nearby, or even drop into an […]

Corcoran, A., Wagner, R. & Conner, W. (2013). Optimal Predator Risk Assessment by the Sonar-Jamming Arctiine Moth Bertholdia trigona, PLoS ONE, 8 (5) DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0063609

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12:45 PM | How do we choose what species to conserve?

Conservation biologists have long had to admit that we can’t conserve everything on the planet. There is neither the political will, public support, or funding to do so. Therefore, we have to focus on what we want to conserve, while making sure that our choices are broad enough to ensure that the goal of conservation […]

June 10, 2013

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10:49 PM | Double-blind peer review at Nature Geoscience

The purpose of the editorial process at scientific journals is to select the papers that fit the editorial scope of the journal, and – within the limited means of the review scheme – try to make sure that published papers are technically correct and a fair representation of the scientific results presented. For most modern […]

Editorial (2013). Double-blind peer review, Nature Geoscience, 6 (6) 413-413. DOI: 10.1038/ngeo1853

Editorial (2012). Feedback received, Nature Geoscience, 5 (9) 585-585. DOI: 10.1038/ngeo1575

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10:49 PM | Double-blind peer review at Nature Geoscience

The purpose of the editorial process at scientific journals is to select the papers that fit the editorial scope of the journal, and – within the limited means of the review scheme – try to make sure that published papers are technically correct and a fair representation of the scientific results presented. For most modern […]

Editorial (2013). Double-blind peer review, Nature Geoscience, 6 (6) 413-413. DOI: 10.1038/ngeo1853

Editorial (2012). Feedback received, Nature Geoscience, 5 (9) 585-585. DOI: 10.1038/ngeo1575

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4:23 PM | A sustainable tuna fishery? Traditional trap fishers in Sardegna say yes.

Some people’s parents pass on to their children a love for skiing, some a love for cooking, my father passed along to me a love for tuna. By love for tuna, I don’t mean a love for eating spicy tuna rolls or a love that makes me anti-fishing, it more is the kind of love…

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