Pink pigeons in Mauritius made a remarkable comeback from near-extinction – but are still losing genetic diversity

The birds only live on one island and are all very closely-related.

Jim Groombridge, Professor of Biodiversity Conservation, University of Kent • conversation
May 13, 2022 • ~6 min

Why Mauritius is culling an endangered fruit bat that exists nowhere else

Conflict between fruit-growers, the Mauritian government and conservationists has dragged on for years – it's time for a new approach.

Tigga Kingston, Professor, Department of Biological Sciences, Texas Tech University • conversation
Nov. 26, 2020 • ~7 min

Protecting ocean habitats isn't easy when industries are booming – but can they be part of the solution?

Multiple ocean industries are rapidly growing, but efforts to protect vulnerable habitats are stalling.

Robert Blasiak, Research Fellow in Ocean Management, Stockholm University • conversation
Sept. 10, 2020 • ~8 min

A new role for transnational corporations in an increasingly crowded ocean?

Multiple ocean industries are rapidly growing, but efforts to protect vulnerable habitats are stalling.

Robert Blasiak, Research Fellow in Ocean Management, Stockholm University • conversation
Sept. 10, 2020 • ~8 min

Protecting ocean habitats isn't easy when 50,000 ships are sailing at once – but hope may lie in an unusual place

Multiple ocean industries are rapidly growing, but efforts to protect vulnerable habitats are stalling.

Robert Blasiak, Research Fellow in Ocean Management, Stockholm University • conversation
Sept. 10, 2020 • ~8 min

Mauritius oil spill: how coral reefs, mangroves and seagrass could be affected

Marine wildlife rarely remain in one habitat. Most species rely on a healthy network of ecosystems to raise their young and catch their food.

Ronan Roche, Research Fellow in Marine Science, Bangor University • conversation
Aug. 25, 2020 • ~6 min

Mauritius is reeling from a spreading oil spill – and people are angry with how the government has handled it

Mauritians have been volunteering to help clear an oil spill from the MV Wakashio but have been told not to. It's difficult when the threat of oil and inaction is what many have seen.

Adam Moolna, Lecturer in Environment and Sustainability, Keele University • conversation
Aug. 11, 2020 • ~10 min

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