Modern charts for ancient islands
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The Conservancy began updating the cartography of the Galapagos, working with Ecuador's Center for Integrated Surveys of Natural Resources by Remote Sensors (CLIRSEN) and others. The Conservancy and CLIRSEN took satellite images and, through digital analysis, established control points throughout the islands to develop the new maps.
Publication Name: Nature Conservancy
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-5200
Year: 2006
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Turning turtle
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The Solomon Islands, a remote South Pacific island nation, government and the Nature Conservancy have come together to conserve the turtles and the Arnavons Island's natural resources.
Publication Name: Nature Conservancy
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-5200
Year: 2007
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In the bull's-eye of biodiversity
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The marine life and the treasure of fishes at Raja Ampat Islands is described. The killing fields of turtles on Ai Island are presented.
Publication Name: Nature Conservancy
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-5200
Year: 2003
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