SCB News Blog

The SCB News Blog is the best source for member-oriented news from the Society for Conservation Biology. Here you'll find an account of what's new at SCB, coverage of SCB members in the news, and conservation-related commentary and reportage.

Come often and be informed of the goings-on in this global community of conservation professionals dedicated to advancing the science and practice of conserving Earth's biological diversity.

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Scientists, a new quota species?

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How have Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) failed? And how do we learn from our mistakes? Adam Rees writes address the problems and solutions.

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By James Watson, posted on November 1, 2016

SCB Launches Search for New Executive Director

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The Society for Conservation Biology is excited to announce its search for a new Executive Director.

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Section Update: Marine

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SCB is a global organization comprised of seven sections: Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, Marine, North America, and Oceania. Each month we'll spotlight one section of SCB and provide updates from all Sections when applicable. This month we look at the work of the Marine Section of SCB.

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Working Group Roundup: Social Science

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SCB Working Groups are groups that focus on a topical area relevant to the mission and goals of SCB. This month's update comes from SCB's Social Science Working Group.

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By Leah Robertson, posted on October 24, 2016

I didn’t learn science at the International Marine Conservation Congress (IMCC)

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Leah Robertson writes about how IMCC4 set an example for how scientific conferences should host and consider diversity, equity and inclusion.

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