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Image by Niall Riddell from South Africa's Brown Hyaenas

Dear Jane,


International Day for Biodiversity falls within the month of May. As threats to the world's species and habitats continue to grow, it's worth remembering that we can all have a positive impact on biodiversity close to home; in Take Action, read how your efforts in the garden can go a long way to encouraging native species.

The biodiversity theme continues in Research Focus, which explores Earthwatch's current work in a French vineyard. And hot off the press, read how our scientists are shedding light on coral reef research - 'Will corals survive stormy future?'.

Finally, please share our good work with your friends, family and work colleagues by forwarding this newsletter on to them.

Best wishes, 

Jane Nijssen

Jane Nijssen,
Editor

Contents

Latest news

Expedition of the month:
Spanish Dolphins

Field diary

Research focus:
Wildlife and Wine in Bordeaux

Take Action

Visions of Earthwatch

Latest News

Will corals survive stormy future?

A new study supported by Earthwatch reveals that hurricanes and storms limit the ability of corals in Belize to recruit new coral into their communities.


Discovery earth live

Read the latest from Dr. Christina Buesching (Mammals of Nova Scotia) and Dr. Nick Oguge (Samburu Regional Initiative) on an exciting new website.


Photography competition

Send love earth your images of the wild, to win great prizes and have your photo published.


Save the date: Earthwatch gala dinner in September

A small group of Earthwatch volunteers is planning a gala dinner to raise funds for Earthwatch on Saturday 13th September 2008 in or near London or Oxford. The location and event details are yet to be finalised, but mark your calendars now! If you would like to receive an invitation, please email with your preferred contact details to fundraisinggala@earthwatch.org.uk.
The Earthwatch Fundraising Team. 




 

The Earthwatch development team.

 

Spanish Dolphins
Climate change in the rainforest

Field diary...(find out what it's really like)

Along the way was a symphony of frogs, and Luke could easily recognise each and every musician behind the notes. We were amazed. It's awesome to see such a small frog projecting such an astonishingly loud voice.

Volunteer Yew Wah savours the beauty of the rainforest as she recalls her expedition to North Queensland, Australia. Read her diary...
Wildlife and Wine in Bordeaux

In profile:

Find out about a day in the life of Nigel Winser, Executive Director of Earthwatch Europe.

Nigel Winser

Take Action!

In the month that marks International Day for Biodiversity, make the most of the increasing hours of daylight and turn your garden into a veritable biodiversity hot spot.

Ponds are great to children to learn about nature.

From building a pond, to creating a log pile, or carefully selecting plants, a few simple measures can really enrich the wildlife in your garden. Read more...

Climate Change in the Rainforest

Photo credits (from top): Niall Riddell, James Crabbe, Anders Jonsson, Crispin Zeeman, Gordon Scaife, Stephen Williams, Roger Mitchell, Stephen Williams.