Pretty parrots in peril
Poachers snatch parrots from the wild to sell as pets, and about 30 percent of the world’s parrot species are in jeopardy.
Manta rays are worth more alive than dead
Manta and mobula rays, together the “mobulids” are among the most recognizable, charismatic fish in the world.
Should we close the high seas to fishing?
The ocean is a big place, but not all seas are created equal.
Food security declines with global crop diversity
Consumers in many countries have gained access to new crop commodities from globalization and international trade.
Pollution from Chinese exports back ‘to haunt us’
Our toys, clothes, electronics, and countless other products are made in China. Now it turns out that a significant fraction of our pollution is made in China too.
Illegal ivory trade is booming
How bad is the illegal ivory trade? Getting a handle on exact numbers is difficult because no one knows how many shipments go uncaught or unreported.
Aquarium trade fuels export of endangered fish
To satisfy demand from aquarium owners, India exported more than a million endangered or threatened freshwater fish over the last several years, scientists report.
Logging by Number
A technology borrowed from supermarket checkouts is poised to revolutionize rainforest conservation from Africa to Indonesia to Latin America.
Sold Out
Illegal bird sales in street markets are draining biodiversity
Infectious Imports
Illegal wildlife trade could spread disease
