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Restoring Hong Kong's oyster reefs, one abandoned oyster farm at a time

Peter Yeung

December 30, 2022 |

Mongabay |

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Response Location: China, Hong Kong

Conservationists in Hong Kong are restoring oyster reefs by refurbishing abandoned oyster farms and creating habitat along the coasts. Their work is increasing the oyster population and providing habitat for numerous other forms of marine life. They hope the oysters will act as filters to help clean the water, too.

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Mussel Farming Is Healing the UK's Coastal Food Chain

Alexander Turner

December 22, 2022 |

Reasons to be Cheerful |

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Response Location: Scotland

Researchers are establishing mussel farms on suspended ropes off the coast of Scotland to restore marine habitat damaged by pollution and harmful fishing practices. The new habitat is also restoring the biodiversity of the area.

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Bringing back California's wild bees

Ashley Braun

December 21, 2022 |

High Country News |

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Response Location: United States, California

The Bee Better Certified program encourages farmers to to build and restore habitat for native bees on their land. Doing so can earn them the certification, reduce the need to rent honeybees for pollinationion, and benefit the planet.

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San Diego's Frozen Zoo Is Bringing Species Back from the Brink

Michaela Haas

December 08, 2022 |

Reasons to be Cheerful |

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Response Location: United States, San Diego, California

At the Frozen Zoo in San Diego geneticists collect and freeze animal cells, including those of endangered animals, in cryogenic tanks for research and conservation projects.

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Is Sausage the Missing Link in the Great Bait Debate?

Moira Donovan

November 29, 2022 |

Hakai Magazine |

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Response Location: Canada, Prince Edward Island

Sausages made of fish processing waste and other bait alternatives are under development in Canada as members of the fishing industry work to save the declining populations of popular lobster bait fish like mackerel and herring.

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Ancient invention may safely move fish across barriers while blocking invaders, study finds

Elaine Mallon

November 23, 2022 |

Great Lakes Echo |

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Response Location: United States, Traverse City, Michigan

Researchers in Michigan are using the Archimedes screw, which is a rotating blade inside a cylinder, to transport fish upstream where there are barriers in the water.

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In Átl'ḵa7tsem, a new generation of stewards are welcoming herring home

Lauren Kaljur

November 22, 2022 |

IndigiNews |

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Response Location: Sḵwx̱wú7mesh, Canada

The Sḵwx̱wú7mesh People are helping herring return to spawning locations in Átl’ḵa7tsem through conservation efforts that prevent the fish eggs from dying. They keep a close watch on spawning locations to track any changes and address protection needs.

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One man's lonely quest to save the world's corals draws a following

Rebecca Tan

November 16, 2022 |

The Washington Post |

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Response Location: Malaysia, Perhentian Islands

Anuar Abdullah restores coral reefs with practical expertise he’s gained through years of practice and observation. Now, people come to him to learn his ways, ask him to restore reefs, sponsor his projects, and even work alongside him.

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Rat killers in paradise: An eradication program remakes a tropical atoll

David Helvarg

November 10, 2022 |

Mongabay |

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Response Location: French Polynesia, Tetiaroa Atoll

Conservationists and scientists eradicated invasive rats from Tetiaroa Atoll in French Polynesia with targeted rat poison bates. The island’s wildlife, including endangered species, and its ecosystem have flourished in response.

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When raptors and urbanization collide, these volunteers are there to help

Sophie Hills

November 08, 2022 |

The Christian Science Monitor |

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Response Location: United States, Boyds, Maryland

Volunteers at the Owl Moon Raptor Center in Maryland rehabilitate injured birds by treating their injuries and exercising them. Healed birds are released back into the wild.

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