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.

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By Teresa Erickson and Tim Ward, posted on February 19, 2016

Staying on Message in a Media Interview

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Science communicators Tim Ward and Teresa Erickson on how to stay on message when dealing with the media.

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Introducing the 2016 David H. Smith Conservation Research Fellows

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The Society for Conservation Biology and the Cedar Tree Foundation announce the recipients of the 2016 David H. Smith Conservation Research Fellowship

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North American National Parks BioBlitz 2016

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BioBlitzes will be taking place around the country May 20-21, 2016 to celebrate the U.S. National Parks Service centennial.

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Chapters Corner: Berkeley Chapter

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The Chapters Corner presents news and updates from SCB Chapters working around the world to conserve and protect Earth's biological diversity and nurture new leaders in the field of conservation biology. This month we look at the Berkeley Chapter.

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Section Update: LACA

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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 LACA Section of SCB.

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