What can the ocean’s biggest species tell us about conservation?

 

Environment Update Big Species Require Bigger Conservation Solutions Some of the ocean's largest creatures are the most vulnerable to human activities. Pew marine fellow Ana M.M. Sequeira is bringing researchers together to track these marine megafauna—and the effects we have on them. EXPERT Q&A How the Pentagon Is Combating Climate Change For years, the U.S. Defense Department has been advancing on a front that is critical to—but not often associated with—national security: conservation.  READ MORE Belize Wetlands Protections Bolstered by Research Last summer, Belize included coastal wetland protections in its updated climate commitments under the Paris Agreement. A new study is helping the country quantify how much these ecosystems help—and what to do next. EXPERTS EXPLAIN Ashley National Forest Protections Help People, Wildlife A new study identifies areas of high ecological value within the Ashley National Forest in Utah and Wyoming. The criteria? Strong biodiversity, carbon storage, and resistance to climate change. DEEP-ROOTED BENEFITS IN THE MEDIA Brest Wishes for the Ocean in 2022 INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT All Coral Will Suffer Severe Bleaching When Global Heating Hits 1.5C, Study Finds THE GUARDIAN 901 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20004-2008 Copyright © 2022 The Pew Charitable Trusts. All Rights Reserved.