Wildlife Conservation
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Shark Nets for Swimmer Safety Snare Wildlife
South Africa and Australia still use shark nets to protect swimmers. Changing tourism interests and conservation concerns may save ocean animals from being caught in them
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White Shark Study Focuses Conservation Concerns
Great white sharks of central California coast are separate from populations of other Pacific Ocean populations. Study pinpoints areas to target for shark conservation
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Dr. Sidney Holt Speaks Out on Commercial Whaling
Speaking in 2009, Dr Holt discussed the ongoing inability to kill whales humanely and the impact business decisions will have on a whaling moratorium in the near future.
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Airplane Safety and Wildlife Habitat Needs
Open space, needed for safety around airports, is attractive to birds and other wildlife. FAA and USFWS seek ways to reduce the danger without significant habitat loss.
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Protection Proposed for Lemon Shark in Florida
Commercial fishermen view lemon shark as a replacement species for other sharks already protected. Important wintering and nursery areas in Florida threatened by fishery.
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Growing Need for Better Whale Shark Conservation
Little is known about the life history of the whale shark, adding to concerns that habitat loss, aquarium trade captures and fishing may put species on endangered list.
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Wandering Albatross Forages Using Sense of Smell
Using Global Positioning Systems, scientists have shown that the wandering albatross tracks dimethyl sulfide odors from phytoplankton, copepod and krill when foraging.
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European Union Shark Conservation Action Plan
New EU shark protection document a start but conservation groups express concerns about enforcement issues, voluntary fisheries management and data collection measures.
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Cameras Capture Secret Life of Peregrine Falcons
In 2007 the Montana Raptor Institute for Research and Education's first surveillance camera recorded activities of wild peregrine falcons, with some interesting results.
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Reintroduction of the Smooth Snake in the UK
The Devon heaths will be the first reintroduction site as conservation organizations work to restore the native smooth snake into its former range in southern England.
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Pacific Islands Responsible Whale Watching Pact
Regional Guidelines for Whale and Dolphin Watching encourage growing nature tourism businesses to avoid disturbance to breeding and migrating populations in the Pacific.
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Whales May Suffer From Decompression Sickness
Changes in dive patterns in response to naval exercises may cause the bends in beaked whales. Understanding why these marine mammals react to sonar may reduce losses.
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Afghanistan Lists Threatened Wildlife Species
Thirty-two species, including the snow leopard, come under the protection of the Afghanistan National Wildlife Protection Agency (Nepa) and more are under consideration.
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The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation
For nearly forty years the Xerces Society has been working to prevent the extinction of various animals without backbones whose value is now beginning to be understood.
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Bivalve Shells Buffer Ocean Acidification
In this study, the detrimental effect of ocean acidification on juvenile clams was proven. Further research showed the value of returning crushed shells to shellfish beds
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Avian Migration Radar Detectors Have Many Uses
In addition to studying bird migration and habitat use, radar detectors help reduce incidents of bird aircraft strikes and determine where to safely place wind turbines.
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Update on Bee Colony Collapse Disorder
Despite intensive research, no one cause for catastrophic loss of bees worldwide has been found. Many combinations of factors appear to result in colony collapse disorder
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Advances in Wildlife Tracking Methods
Understanding habitat needs of wild animals is key to their survival. To monitor wildlife migrating long distances or living in remote areas requires advanced technology.
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Russia's One Year Ban on Harp Seal Pup Hunt
The European Union has approved a partial ban on seal products and Russia is taking the first step toward ending its seal hunt. The Canadian seal hunt will continue.
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What is the US Fish and Wildlife Service?
The Fish and Wildlife Service oversees hunting and fishing activities and wild animal and environmental management. This conflict of interest makes the FWS role difficult
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Last Known Jaguar in United States is Dead
First seen on motion sensor camera 13 years ago, the elderly jaguar was being radio tracked by wildlife officials to learn more about the declining species habitat needs.
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The Pros and Cons of Swim with Manatee Tours
Depending on how tours are conducted, Florida's manatees may suffer from encounters with humans, or both people and marine animals may benefit from a positive interaction
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Demoiselle Crane Conservation in Annapurna
The migration of the demoiselle crane coincides with the harvest, resulting in conflict with local farmers. New efforts focus on protecting crops without harming birds.
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Why the Florida Manatee is at Risk of Extinction
While boat accidents are a well-known danger to the Florida manatee, a small gene pool and critical habitat changes also affect the future of this marine mammal species.
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What 2009 Florida Manatee Survey Results Mean
Are there more manatees in Florida or did the weather play a role in this year's count? How does the high mortality rate in 2008 factor in to deciding the species' status
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