The first conclusive evidence that no-take protected areas can help restock exploited fish populations on neighbouring reefs was presented at the International Coral Reef Symposium. Read more from the original source: No-take areas benefit fisheries
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South Korea has said it may reverse a controversial plan to resume whaling for "scientific research" if other options to study the mammals were available. Read the original here: South Korea may reconsider scientific whaling plans
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LONDON, July 12 (UPI) -- A British conservation group appealed for public help Wednesday in determining whether recent record-setting wet weather has been a disaster for butterflies. Read the original: British butterflies rained out?
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There's more to inbreeding than dubious genes - how they are "read" matters, too. If a key influence on gene expression is blocked, inbred plants show few signs of their incestuous heritage. Originally posted here: Threatened species need not be harmed by inbreeding
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ScienceDaily (July 9, 2012) - During a meeting in Banaue, The Philippines, scientists from 21 research institutions from Germany, Vietnam, The Philippines, Thailand, UK, Bulgaria and Spain raised several concerns on the future of the rice ecosystems in South East Asia. Link: Sustainability of Rice Landscapes in South East Asia Threatened
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BERLIN, Jul 10 2012 (IPS) - While there is no doubt that global warming is primarily a consequence of human activities, it is also true that there are natural phenomena contributing to climate change as well. The rest is here: Norwegian Study Calls for Research on Natural Causes of Climate Change
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Australia has declared more than 10 million hectares (24.71 million acres) of Aboriginal land as its largest conservation zone. Go here to read the rest: Australia declares Tanami 'largest' conservation zone
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For salmon trying to make it upriver to spawn before a hot summer hits, slow and steady loses the evolutionary race. Read the rest here: Climate change drives salmon evolution
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New research has found Mistletoe which has a reputation as an environmental vandal can actually have a positive effect on biodiversity. More: Mistletoe no environmental vandal
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GEORGETOWN, Guyana (AlertNet) - A conservation and research organisation in Guyana is teaming up with indigenous people to benefit the country's forest communities and provide insights into weather and climate change. Read this article: Merging science, traditional knowledge could benefit climate adaptation
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