Thailand's disappearing mangroves: factors in the destruction of a resource

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There are a number of reasons for the widespread destruction of mangroves in Thailand. An investigation of one of these reasons, shrimp aquaculture, gives a valuable insight into the significant challenges Thailand faces with regard to mangrove conservation. In the case of shrimp aquaculture, damage to mangroves is caused largely through the conversion of mangrove lands into ponds. It is clear that there is an urgent need to develop aquacultural systems that do not have a negative impact on the environment. However, regulatory policies designed to conserve mangroves may not prove effective.

Thailand, Natural history, Protection and preservation, Mangrove plants, Mangroves (Plant)

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Graduate students as an untapped resource for public outreach

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Graduate students can significantly improve the relations between conservation biology and the public by presenting their research to non-scientists readers. However, much work needs to be completed in order for the public to fully understand the goals of the discipline called conservation biology. Organizations such as the Society for Conservation Biology continue to inform the public and assist them in learning about the land and its species.

Graduate students, Environmental policy, Conservation of natural resources, Natural resource conservation, Environmental movement, Environmentalism

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Envirothon attracts students

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The Envirothron is a natural resource education program sponsored by the Fish and Wildlife Service that aims to encourage environmental awareness among high school students. The program includes an environmental quiz contest, where winning teams from each state are sent to Jacksonville, FL, for the national competition. The quiz contest covers five study areas: aquatics, soils, wildlife, forestry and current environmental issues.

High schools, Science, Competitions, United States. Fish and Wildlife Service

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