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Beneath the surface of the wins for wildlife at CITES' latest conference
The global wildlife trade body's triennial meeting delivered triumphs for some species but illuminated systemic weaknesses that point to a troubling…
Dec 11, 2025
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Tracy Keeling
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A project to revive Gaza's farmland is bearing fruit against the odds
Despite Israel's destruction, Gaza's land fights steadfastly to feed its people – but the occupation is choking farmland recovery, warns the project…
Nov 20, 2025
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Tracy Keeling
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The Exotic Pet Trade Harms Animals and Humans. The European Union Is Studying a Potential Solution
EU legislators are considering a form of regulation that could protect many species from unsafe exploitation — if it’s done right.
Oct 5, 2025
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Tracy Keeling
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Wildlife Trade: Does the ‘Livelihoods Depend on It’ Defense Hold Up?
New research into the turtle-meat trade reveals that assumptions and unsubstantiated claims could hurt conservation efforts
Sep 17, 2025
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Tracy Keeling
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Probe points to rule breach in Mauritius' lab monkey business
Mauritius says the sustainability assessments required under global regulations are ‘unwarranted’ in its trade of long-tailed macaques
Aug 3, 2025
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Tracy Keeling
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Cash for Corals: Exploiting Ecosystems on Their Way to Extinction
Experts say the growing commercial trade in wild, threatened species like corals is unacceptable and irresponsible.
Mar 22, 2025
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Tracy Keeling
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Time to Confront the Aquarium Trade’s ‘Gray Areas’
The United Kingdom, a major European player in the global ornamental fish trade, offers a case study of this industry’s problems — and its potential…
Feb 9, 2025
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Tracy Keeling
Saving Living Jewels: One Woman’s Mission to Shine a Light on the Ornamental Fish Trade
Marine biologist Monica Biondo has spent more than a decade studying the multibillion-dollar market for these colorful fish, which pulls thousands of…
Dec 7, 2024
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Tracy Keeling
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Science takes a back seat in the war on wolves
Species conservation is supposed to be led by science. But critics say it is getting sidelined in the battle over wolves' protection status.
Sep 2, 2024
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Tracy Keeling
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Ports in the deep-sea mining storm
UK support for a deep-sea mining moratorium to continue under new government and other news from the deep
Aug 11, 2024
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Tracy Keeling
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