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The Sea Life Making a Home in Offshore Wind Farms | Atmos
Offshore wind farms can pose risks to birds and marine life. But their foundations also serve as artificial reefs, offering essential habit.
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The oysters demand Aerosmith! Researchers investigate if local sounds can help restore Mass. oyster reefs
The New England coast used to be crowded with wild oyster reefs. But the reefs have been decimated by overfishing, pollution, development and climate change. Aran Mooney, who studies underwater acoust...
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How can we help keep working grasslands intact across the Great Plains? 🌾 A new $3.1M Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research supported research effort led by TNC will combine science and rancher expertise to identify practical solutions for productive grazing lands. https://nature.ly/4bKQxas
Maintaining Productive Grazing Lands across the Great Plains
The Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) and partners have awarded a $3.1 million grant to The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and collaborators to help keep grasslands intact across the U.S. an...
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Another day as a “professional water detective” with @science.nature.org . Today’s flavor- lost ciénegas near the (flowing!) San Pedro River in Arizona #WaterConservation 🕵🏼♀️💧🐕
Palmyra is a conservation hope spot. Located far out in the Pacific, a thousand miles from the nearest city in Hawaiʻi, this coral atoll is one of the few island environments that is both spectacularly intact and also relatively accessible with facilities to support scientific research.
I want to leave you with one final thought: Palmyra doesn't tell us coral reefs are safe from climate change. It does show us that local actions still matter. By studying resilient reefs, we're learning lessons that could help reefs around the world. Thanks for following along! -Joe Pollock 🪸
Sharks often get cast as the villains of the ocean. But on coral reefs, they're often an important part of what keeps the system working. Healthy shark populations help maintain balanced food webs and more resilient reefs. -Joe Pollock 🪸
Coral reefs are constantly competing for space. After bleaching, algae can take over - or corals can recover. Healthy grazing fish help tip the balance by clearing algae and creating space for corals to come back. -Joe Pollock 🪸
One of the most important lessons from Palmyra: the same heat stress can produce very different outcomes. Some reefs were hit hard. Others barely flinched. That's a reminder that what we do locally really matter- and that gives me hope. -Joe Pollock 🪸
Coral bleaching happens when reefs get too hot for too long. It can be devastating, but bleaching isn't always the end of the story. At Palmyra, we're seeing some reefs recover, and we're working to understand why. -Joe Pollock 🪸
Hi everyone! I’m Dr. Joe Pollock, Senior Reef Strategy Lead with TNC, taking over the TNC Science Bluesky account from Palmyra Atoll. Over the next few posts, I’ll share what we’re learning about coral reef resilience and how these reefs offer hope and lessons for reefs worldwide 🪸🌊
Protecting ocean ecosystems starts with better data. Through the Global Ocean Innovation Challenge, TNC and partners are testing new technologies to monitor marine life, vessels and fisheries, helping scale more effective ocean protection where it is needed most https://nature.ly/4vHkjUI
Three Technology Pilots Selected to Strengthen Ocean Protection Across Southeast Asia and the Pacific
The Global Ocean Innovation Challenge will deploy autonomous monitoring, acoustic intelligence and AI-driven fisheries management in some of the world's most biodiverse marine environments.
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Just a reminder: Dr. Joe Pollock will be taking over the TNC Science Bluesky account tomorrow from Palmyra Atoll! 🪸 From coral bleaching and reef recovery to the surprising role of sharks, he'll share stories and science from one of the world's most remarkable coral reef ecosystems. Don't miss it!
A study in Puerto Rico is advancing how we track forest carbon after extreme weather. Using LiDAR, satellite imagery and machine learning, researchers found widespread forest recovery within four years of hurricanes, providing insights that can support forest management. https://nature.ly/3RbESuu
Multi-Resolution Mapping of Aboveground Biomass and Change in Puerto Rico's Forests with Remote Sensing and Machine Learning
Tropical forests are major contributors to the global carbon budget but are affected by disturbances such as hurricanes, which cause extensive yet spatially variable tree damage and mortality. High-resolution maps of forest aboveground biomass (AGB) and...
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We’ve all but wiped out wild oysters. Bringing them back could help solve some big problems.
Between nutrient pollution, climate-fueled severe storms, and warming ocean waters, our estuaries are at risk. But restoring wild oyster habitat could help.
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'How Can Massachusetts Stay Climate Resilient?' from 'The Curiosity Desk - Most Recent' on GBH News. play.prx.org/listen?ge=pr... @wgbh.org @science.nature.org #NatureBasedSolutions #ClimateSolutions
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July 22, 2026We’re exploring what it means to be resilient in the face of climate change, in Massachusetts and New England. Joining is Katherine Antos from Mass.' Executive Office of Energy and Enviro...
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From boots-on-the-ground science to landscape-scale planning, the latest edition of TNC Science Insights explores how data and field experience are helping guide conservation decisions, from Idaho to Kenya and beyond. Check it out here www.linkedin.com/pulse/tnc-ne...
TNC Nevada’s New Handbook Transforms Landscape-Scale Conservation Planning
From Fieldwork to Conservation Impact For scientist Taylor Ganz, conservation starts in the field. From tracking lynx in remote mountain ranges to collecting data in Alaska, her work brings science di...
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📢 Join us next Wednesday for a special TNC Science Bluesky takeover from Palmyra Atoll! 🪸🌊 Dr. Joe Pollock, TNC's Senior Reef Strategy Lead, will share what we're learning about coral reef resilience, recovery after bleaching, and why some reefs offer hope for the future.
Freshwater ecosystems sustain biodiversity, livelihoods, and climate resilience across the Amazon. A new review highlights how nature-based solutions rooted in Indigenous leadership and local knowledge can strengthen conservation while supporting communities and resilience. https://nature.ly/4pzhljJ
Nature-based solutions for freshwater conservation and equitable adaptation in the Amazon basin: a case study review
Nature-based solutions for freshwater conservation and equitable adaptation in the Amazon basin: a case study review, Stuparich Nouel, Paola Carolina, Picarelli, Sophia, Silva, Fernanda, Carvajal, Michaela, Braslau, Hannah, Garcia, Gabriela
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Now is the time for more, not less, protection of public lands. We are disappointed by the decision to shrink Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments by nearly 90%. Read our statement: https://nature.ly/3RFA4NY
The latest edition of TNC Science Insights is here! Learn how researchers are putting a dollar value on the flood protection provided by mangroves and marshes, meet youth conservation leaders in Kenya, and explore new approaches to reducing shark bycatch in Hawaiian tuna fisheries. nature.ly/4aQEEQ6
Putting a Dollar Value on Mangrove and Marsh Flood Protection | The Nature Conservancy Science
What if we could finally put a dollar value on the protection nature provides? And what could that unlock for communities facing growing climate risks? In the latest edition of TNC Science Insights, ...
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A healthier planet means healthier people. 💚 Thank you Senator Frist @bfrist.bsky.social for your tireless environmental advocacy.
This Former G.O.P. Politician Wants to Take Politics Out of Climate Change
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Protecting 30% of land and sea by 2030 could benefit both people and nature, but outcomes depend on how conservation is done. New research shows stronger water security and livelihoods are possible when communities are engaged, rights are respected, and benefits are shared. https://nature.ly/4wyHd1k
Social implications of the 30×30 global conservation target - Nature Communications
Different approaches to achieving Target 3 affect distinct and socially diverse populations. These contrasting socioeconomic contexts imply varying challenges and opportunities, underscoring the impor...
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What if Canada’s most important infrastructure was not built at all? 🌲 In the latest TNC Science Insights, discover how forests, farms, and Indigenous-managed lands help power the economy and strengthen climate resilience, yet are often overlooked in decision-making. nature.ly/4faKay9
Nature Is Canada’s Hidden Infrastructure
A Day in the Field on Australia’s Wild Frontier What does a day in the life of a field scientist really look like? In Australia’s remote Cape York, it means early mornings, helicopter drops into rugge...
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Smarter conservation starts with smarter planning. TNC Nevada’s new Landscape Conservation Forecasting Handbook helps land managers identify where conservation investments can deliver the greatest ecological impact, supporting more strategic and effective restoration. https://nature.ly/4wm5Oq2
Landscape Conservation Forecasting Handbook I Conservation Gateway
Handbook explains the origins and purpose of Landscape Conservation Forecasting, offering a practical guide for teams to map, model and plan effective actions for large landscapes.
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Investing in coastal resilience starts with valuing the protection nature provides. A new methodology measures the flood protection benefits of mangroves and tidal marshes, helping unlock financing for adaptation before disasters strike. Learn more here https://nature.ly/4b6iycd
Coastal Resilience Methodology
TNC and partners launch first of its kind methodology, modeling the value of nature-based solutions before disaster strikes.
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The latest edition of TNC Science Insights is here! Discover how Indigenous knowledge is helping restore Hawaiʻi’s waters, why community voices are essential to successful conservation, and how genomic research could help protect California’s rare Colusa grass. www.linkedin.com/pulse/why-30...
Why 30x30 Conservation Outcomes Depend on Governance and Equity
Rooted in Tradition, Restoring Hawaiʻi’s Waters For TNC’s marine program manager ʻAlohi Nakachi, conservation starts with a simple idea: people and nature are deeply connected. Working in Hawaiʻi’s He...
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As the UK & EU swelters under record breaking heat, this recent @science.nature.org study shows that 🌳 are already mitigating half the urban heat effect! So actual heat = natural variability + climate change + UHI - cooling impact of 🌳 But 🌳 benefits are not equitably distributed. Read more:
Trees halve urban heat island effect globally but unequal benefits only modestly mitigate climate-change warming - Nature Communications
Using global data from 9,000 cities, the study shows trees reduce half of the urban heat island effect but can offset only a small share of future climate warming, with cooling benefits unevenly distr...
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This edition of TNC Science Insights dives into eelgrass restoration in Virginia, new AI tools for ocean monitoring, and the innovative science shaping smarter conservation. Check it out! www.linkedin.com/posts/the-na...
Autonomous vessels and AI tools are closing critical ocean monitoring gaps in some of the world’s most remote waters | The Nature Conservancy Science
This edition of TNC Science Insights brings conservation to life with stories of innovation, impact, and connection. From eelgrass restoration in Virginia that is bringing marine life back to coasta...
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