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Conservation Science
Science provides the critical foundation of Pew’s ongoing work in marine and terrestrial conservation.

Pew’s experts provide technical expertise, develop and manage research projects, and communicate scientific results widely and effectively to inform conservation policy and sustainable management of global natural resources.

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Article February 20, 2020

In Pacific Ocean, Expanded Protections Didn’t Hurt Fishing

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Article February 20, 2020

In Pacific Ocean, Expanded Protections Didn’t Hurt Fishing

The expansion of two large U.S. marine protected areas (MPAs) in the Pacific Ocean had no measurable economic effects on the fishing industry, according to a study published in the journal Nature Communications, one of only a few studies to apply rigorous scientific methods to this issue.

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Article January 7, 2020

Market-Based Agreements Lead to Large-Scale Conservation

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Article January 7, 2020

When countries cooperate to manage the ocean, they can promote a more equitable distribution of the costs of setting up marine protected areas (MPAs).

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Jim Palardy, Ph.D. Project Director
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Article October 16, 2019

Humpback Whales in the South Atlantic Ocean Face Threats

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Article October 16, 2019

The population of humpback whales in the western South Atlantic Ocean is healthier than previously thought, according to research that incorporated new and more accurate data than were previously available. Unfortunately, this growing population could soon face additional difficulty due to climate change and changes in prey abundance in regions off the eastern coast of South America.

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