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New MPAtlas Data! Recent Study Reveals the Quality of South Africa’s MPAs

Article photo: Cristina Mittermeier By Bea San Juan Silva | March 28, 2025 South Africa’s oceans are teeming with biodiversity, from vibrant coral reefs to rich fish populations. To protect these vital ecosystems, the country has established a network of 42 marine protected areas (MPAs) – 41 in the …

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Can 20‐year‐old stored seeds be used for plant translocation? An investigation of the arctic‐alpine specialist Viscaria alpina

Restoration Ecology, EarlyView.

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Advancing at‐risk species recovery planning in an era of rapid ecological change with a transparent, flexible, and expert‐engaged approach

Conservation Biology, Volume 39, Issue 3, June 2025.

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Artificial macropores enhance mangrove establishment in hypersaline environments

Restoration Ecology, Volume 33, Issue 4, May 2025.

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Ep. 495 - Pack Rats & Paleoclimates Revisited

Novel approaches are always fun. Nowhere is this more apparent than in today's podcast. We revisit a conversation with Dr. Camille Holmgren from SUNY Buffalo State about her research reconstructing ancient desert climates using pack rat middens. Join us for a fun and interesting discussion that will…

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Whale pee is an ocean bounty: Migrating species can move valuable nutrients thousands of miles across oceans

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Countries seek urgent CITES protection of more than 70 sharks and rays

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Overcoming barriers to restoration: post‐restoration overseeding and topsoil disturbance improve native plant richness and diversity

Restoration Ecology, Volume 33, Issue 4, May 2025.

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2025 Blue Park Award Winners Announced at the UN Ocean Conference

Four marine protected areas (MPAs) were honored today with prestigious Blue Park Awards today at the 3rd UN Ocean Conference. The newly awarded Blue Parks are: Cahuita National Park (Costa Rica), Gorgona National Natural Park (Colombia), Kaho'olawe Island Reserve (Hawai'i, U.S.), and Shark Fin Bay M…

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The Road to Clean Water: Putting Power into Advocates’ Hands

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Ep. 440 - Plants, Bees, and the Microbes They Share

Besides pollination, what do flowers and bees have in common? Microbes, of course! From mutualists to pathogens and everything in between, Dr. Quinn McFrederick wants to know how plants, bees, and microbes interact. Join us for a deep dive into our growing understanding of these important relationsh…

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Assessing multiple benefits of people‐centered biocultural restoration

Conservation Biology, Volume 39, Issue 3, June 2025.

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Ep. 502 - Unearthing the Mysteries of Underground Storage Organs

Tubers, corms, taproots, bulbs... There are many different kinds of underground storage organs in the plant world. Moreover, they form from many different kinds of plant tissues. This begs the question, why are there so many variations on the theme of energy storage? Join me and Dr. Carrie Tribble a…

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Ep. 468 - Plants, Structure, and Habitat

I have said it before, and I will say it again: plants ARE habitat. Nowhere is this fact more apparent than in the field of wildlife ecology. From food to shelter, one simply can't understand the innerworkings of nature without understanding plants. Join me and Wildlife Ecologist Dr. Chris Moorman a…

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How to prepare for a disaster

Your guide to finding accurate information, emergency kits, evacuations, protecting your home, and more if you’re at risk of a hurricane, wildfire, flood, or other disaster.

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Ep. 477 - Juncus, What a Rush!

Join Chief Botanist for NatureServe Wes Knapp and me as we take a deep dive into an all-too-often overlooked group of plants - the rushes (genus Juncus). Rushes are fascinating and beautiful plants when you get to know them, and the genus has a lot of secrets waiting to be revealed. From their uniqu…

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Ep. 473 - Root Evolution Revisited

There is no denying that roots are one of the most important organs on a plant. However, unless its an epiphyte, root activity takes place underground, largely out of site and out of mind. This has not stopped my guest today from trying to understand the origin and evolution of these amazing structu…

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Ep. 531 - Native Plants Feed Ecosystems

This episode explores the nuances of why it is so important to plant native plants. Native plants are the cornerstone of nearly every ecosystem on Earth because they are both food and habitat wrapped into one. Join me and Dr. Desirée Narango as we explore how native plants feed ecosystems. This epis…

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Ep. 513 - The Enigma of the Galax Genome

Spend any time in the southern Appalachian Mountains and you are bound to cross paths with Galax urceolata. This wonderful little evergreen herb seems to be at home in a variety of habitats from forest streams to granite outcrops and everywhere in between. It is also culturally significant and even …

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Exempting wildlife ponds from planning would be a big win for nature

The post Exempting wildlife ponds from planning would be a big win for nature appeared first on Freshwater Habitats Trust.