Science

Earthwatch ambassadors take to the sea

Brian Thompson and Paul Rose share their exciting ocean adventures.

Wechiau Hippo Sanctuary wins two prestigious United Nations awards

Earthwatch and the Nature Conservation Research Centre were instrumental in setting up the sanctuary.

Scientists discover previously unknown coral reef in the Seychelles

Reef supports large number of mega-fauna.

Earthwatch scientist comments on IUCN Red List report

Oil leak threatens Pacific Abyss of Chuuk Lagoon

Earthwatch scientists discover oil slick from sunken tanker.

Reversing the decline of Asian wild cattle and buffaloes

Over 40 delegates from across South-east Asia have this week agreed to a new regional conservation strategy aimed to reverse the dramatic decline of Asian wild cattle and buffalo species.

New technology will help scientists to better conserve endangered species

Earthwatch scientists have developed ground-breaking technology that will enable large numbers of endangered animals to be monitored without being captured.

Scientists call for urgent action to prevent loggerhead turtle disaster

Scientists from Earthwatch fear the longline fishing season will have a devastating impact on endangered loggerhead turtles in the Mediterranean Sea.

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.

Ghana's first cocoa ecotourism initiative to benefit farming communities

A new community-led ecotourism initiative in Ghana is launched today that will introduce visitors to Ghana’s cocoa industry and showcase the benefits of environmentally friendly cocoa farming.

Earthwatch and BBC Wildlife launch nature writing competition

Do you have a creative talent waiting to be unleashed? The prize is a place on one of three Earthwatch expeditions, with flights included, plus the publication of your article in BBC Wildlife magazine, and on loveearth.com, BBC Worldwide’s natural history website.

Earthwatch Joins the Experts Fighting Extinction Crisis

Earthwatch part of an historic meeting of The World Conservation Union Species Survival Commission (IUCN SSC)

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