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Supporting Endangered Sea Turtle Populationshttps://conservationmag.org/en/wildlife/supporting-endangered-sea-turtle-populations

10 November 2021 There are seven species of Sea Turtles found in all areas of the ocean, except the polar regions. According to the IUCN, each sea turtle species is considered to be at risk of extinction: Loggerhead Sea Turtle (Caretta caretta) - vulnerable Olive...

South Africa's Endangered Marine Wildlife and Marine Protected Areashttps://conservationmag.org/en/wildlife/south-africa-s-endangered-marine-wildlife-and-marine-protected-areas

20 July 2021 The world’s least explored and most vulnerable ecosystem—the ocean—is under threat, with more than 80% of marine pollution coming from land-based activities. Once seen as too remote to harm, the deep sea is facing pressures from mining, pollution,...

Silvermine Nature Reserve: Hiking the Cape Floral Regionhttps://conservationmag.org/en/hiking/silvermine-nature-reserve-hiking-the-cape-floral-region

07 April 2021 Spectacular Silvermine Fiona McIntosh goes hiking in the Silvermine section of Table Mountain National Park, one of the hotspots of the Cape Floral Kingdom World Heritage Site Pics Shaen Adey and Corinne Merry “Now this is an interesting one,” says...

Seal Snorkelling: Top Activity in Cape Town that Should be on your Bucket Listhttps://conservationmag.org/en/video/seal-snorkelling-top-activity-in-cape-town-that-should-be-on-your-bucket-list

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23 June 2019 Seals: Conservation, Threats, and Their Importance in Marine Ecosystems Seals are vital marine mammals that play an essential role in maintaining the health of ocean ecosystems. These animals are found in cold and temperate waters and are key predators...

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29 August 2024 Scuba Diving: Explore Underwater Ecosystems and Marine Conservation Efforts Scuba diving offers a unique opportunity to explore the world's underwater ecosystems, from vibrant coral reefs to deep-sea trenches. This thrilling activity provides an...

Scientists Demand 'Paradigm Shift' After Study Shows 'Frightening' Decline of Insects and Spidershttps://conservationmag.org/en/wildlife/scientists-demand-paradigm-shift-after-study-shows-decline-of-insects-and-spiders

03 November 2019 Scientists behind a decade-long biodiversity study published Wednesday, which showed "frightening" declines of insects and spiders in German grasslands and forests, are calling for a "paradigm shift" in land-use policy. "Current initiatives to address...

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04 June 2024 Science and Environmental Conservation: Protecting the Planet Science plays a crucial role in environmental conservation by providing innovative solutions to tackle pressing issues like climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution. Through research...

Scenic tour: Rooi Els, Pringle Bay and the Penguin colony in Betty's Bayhttps://conservationmag.org/en/places/penguin-colony-in-betty-s-bay

07 April 2019 On the way to the Whale Coast in Hermanus from Cape Town you will find the less well known Penguin Colony in Betty's Bay On the way to the Whale Coast in Hermanus from Cape Town, why not drive the scenic R44 route via Rooi Els, Pringle Bay to the...

Scaling up: Protecting Pangolins, One Pangopup at a Timehttps://conservationmag.org/en/wildlife/scaling-up-protecting-pangolins-one-pangopup-at-a-time

23 November 2022 Exhausted as she coaxed the scaly little creature in her hands to open its mouth and drink from the tiny nipple, Maria Diekmann was happy. The weeks-old pangolin just fit in her hands and looked like a tiny anteater–only covered in scales instead of...

Saving the Critically Endangered Sumatran elephanthttps://conservationmag.org/en/wildlife/saving-the-critically-endangered-sumatran-elephant

15 March 2022 The Sumatran elephant and its battle for survival. On the island of Sumatra, a battle for survival is taking place. The Sumatran elephant (Elephas maximus sumatranus) is facing an Extinction crisis. Listed as Critically Endangered, estimates are that...

Saving our closest relatives: An Interview with the world’s only Bonobo Sanctuaryhttps://conservationmag.org/en/wildlife/saving-our-closest-relatives-an-interview-with-the-world-s-only-bonobo-sanctuary

08 September 2020 First things first, you might be asking yourself ‘Funky name, but what on earth is a Bonobo?’. Also known as the pygmy chimpanzee, bonobos are primates found in the Congo basin in Africa, and they also happen to be our closest living relatives...

Save the Rainforests to Save Our Planethttps://conservationmag.org/en/environment/save-the-rainforests-to-save-our-planet

22 June 2020 The rainforest is said to be one of the richest and oldest living ecosystems of the Earth. They make up approximately 6% of the world's surface area but provide habitat to about 50% of the world's species. Rainforests are jungles which get very high...

Roam: Karoo Reserve Strikes Gold with Deep-Dive Eco-Tourismhttps://conservationmag.org/en/places/roam-karoo-reserve-strikes-gold-with-deep-dive-eco-tourism

09 May 2022 Roam, a private game reserve established in 2016 in the Great Karoo, has become a dynamo of eco-tourism in the region on a farm formerly reserved for hunting. Roam private game reserve sells itself as a destination for “conscious” safaris. The reality...

Rigs-to-Reefs: Should decommissioned oil rigs be converted to artificial reefs?https://conservationmag.org/en/environment/rigs-to-reefs-should-decommissioned-oil-rigs-be-converted-to-artificial-reefs

05 December 2023 The pollution caused by the oil industry is a well-known issue; however, attention is usually focused on the direct impact of burning fossil fuels. An often overlooked but equally important topic is the challenge of waste disposal – how should oil rigs...

Rewilding Rhino: Conservation Heroes Successfully Translocate 27 Rhinos to Mozambiquehttps://conservationmag.org/en/wildlife/rewilding-rhino-conservation-heroes-successfully-translocate-26-rhinos-to-mozambique

21 September 2022 August/September marks a significant milestone for the rhino species' fight against rhino extinction and the rewilding of Zinave National Park with rhinos. Conservation heroes have successfully reintroduced 27 rhinos, 20 white and 7 black rhinos in...

Reviewing the Nikon Z8: A Bird & Wildlife Photographer's Journey from DSLR to Mirrorlesshttps://conservationmag.org/en/photography/reviewing-the-nikon-z8-a-wildlife-bird-photographers-journey-from-dslr-to-mirrorless

27 November 2023 Having been a Nikon shooter for years, I cannot explain the excitement I felt getting to review the Nikon Z8. Nikon provided me with a loan unit, and I literally could not wait to get out there and let it loose on some wildlife and birds. Having been a...

Raising the Good Stuff: Inside the World of Regenerative Meat Farminghttps://conservationmag.org/en/sustainable-food/raising-the-good-stuff-inside-the-world-of-regenerative-meat-farming

05 February 2025 The stench is the first thing many people notice. When you live near a CAFO (concentrated animal feeding operation), you know the smell. The stench is the first thing many people notice. When you live near a CAFO (concentrated animal feeding...

Protecting Whales and Dolphins from Extinction: Call for Global Actionhttps://conservationmag.org/en/wildlife/protecting-whales-and-dolphins-from-extinction-call-for-global-action

21 September 2020 It is a sad fact that some of the most awe-inspiring and beautiful creatures of the ocean, whales and dolphins, are currently the most vulnerable in terms of at risk of extinction. The global threat to these mammals has come to the forefront of issues...

Protecting rhinos: a Kenyan reserve has gone digitalhttps://conservationmag.org/en/wildlife/protecting-rhinos-a-kenyan-reserve-has-gone-digital

19 June 2020 In the remote parts of Northern Kenya, a massive 42,000 square kilometres of open bushland will now be the home of a high-tech fortress being built to protect its rhinos. Thanks to the introduction of a project called Connected Conservation, the...