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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Member Spotlight: Dr. Elliott Norse

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For more than four decades, Dr. Elliott Norse has been a leading voice in marine conservation science. Next month, Norse is retiring from the Marine Conservation Institute, an organization he founded. SCB talked with Norse about his career and the outlook of marine conservation science.

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Chapters Corner: Ghana

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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 Ghana Chapter of SCB.

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Section Update: North America

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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 North America Section of SCB.

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SCB Executive Director To Step Down

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Geri Unger has decided not to extend her contract with SCB.

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Conservation Biology Journal Awards

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For the first time in its history, SCB's flagship journal Conservation Biology has officially recognized outstanding contributions to the journal. The journal's editors announce the first winner of the Rising Star Award and recognize the authors of the most cited paper and the paper with the highest Altmetric score.

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