Science

Studies find mercury widespread in U.S. wildlife

Earthwatch-supported research contributes to National Wildlife Federation report.

Climate change threatens endangered lemurs

Even subtle changes in climate could affect the survival of Madagascars lemurs, reveals a new report.

Climate change threatens alpine flowering

Hiking in the mountains among wild alpine flowers could become a thing of the past, according to the latest Earthwatch research.

Earthwatch: 35 years of making a difference

Earthwatch celebrates 35 years of conservation! Find out what we have achieved over the years...

Big cat update

Following the BBC's 'Big Cat Diaries', Earthwatch brings you the very latest on Diana and her cubs in Taita Ranch, Kenya.

Earthwatch scientists assert coral reef decline is symptom of climate change

Last month coral species staghorn and elkhorn were registered as Threatened under the U.S. Endangered Species Act (ESA). This is the first time a coral has been listed as endangered or threatened under the ESA, casting new focus on the ecological demise of coral reefs.

Words of warning over climate change

One of the UK's leading scientists warned of the serious consequences of climate change at the first annual Earthwatch Oxford lecture.

Earthwatch trains African conservationists in primate conservation

Seven African scientists, protected-area managers and community officers will join Pat Wright's Madagascar's Lemurs project in Ranomafana National Park. They will take part in the lemur research project as research assistants, helping to collect data on the behaviour and ecology of the Milne-Edwards sifaka (Propithecus diadema edwardsi) and their forest habitat.

The current defrosting of the polar regions has serious implications for the entire world

On April 27th 2006 at the Royal Geographical Society, Earthwatch scientist Dr Peter Kershaw of the University of Alberta outlined the dire consequences of climate change in the polar regions.

International aid for whales and dolphins in northeast scotland

Oxford. April 18 2006. The Gardenstown-based Cetacean Research & Rescue Unit (CRRU) is celebrating this month after hearing that their bid for funding from Earthwatch was successful.

Lion mane linked to climate

An innovative study based on zoo animals across America shows for the first time that cold temperatures help lions grow their manes long.

Kenya's Lake Naivasha in critical condition

March 22nd 2006: Dire Warning from Earthwatch on World Water Day - Lake Naivasha, Kenya's second largest lake is in crisis. The lake is now half its former size and the water level is three vertical metres lower than it should be naturally, leaving this precious wetland degraded beyond recognition.

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