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Biodiversity Archive
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![UN Convention to Combat Desertification, Bonn Bonn/Ulaanbaatar – Degradation of Earth’s extensive, often immense natural pastures and other rangelands due to overuse, misuse, climate change and biodiversity loss poses a severe […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Screenshot-2024-05-14-at-10.48.33 AM-115x115.png "Rangelands’ ‘silent demise’ threatens climate, food, wellbeing of billions")
Rangelands’ ‘silent demise’ threatens climate, food, wellbeing of billions
Posted on May 21, 2024 | No CommentsUN Convention to Combat Desertification, Bonn Bonn/Ulaanbaatar – Degradation of Earth’s extensive, often immense natural pastures and other rangelands due to overuse, misuse, climate change and biodiversity loss poses a severe […] -
![United Nations Convention on Migratory Species, Bonn Germany The first-ever State of the World’s Migratory Species report was launched today by the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Image-2024-01-30-at-1.05 PM-115x115.jpeg "Landmark UN report reveals shocking state of world’s migratory animals")
Landmark UN report reveals shocking state of world’s migratory animals
Posted on February 13, 2024 | No CommentsUnited Nations Convention on Migratory Species, Bonn Germany The first-ever State of the World’s Migratory Species report was launched today by the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals […] -
![UNU Institute for Environment and Human Security A United Nations University report finds that drastic changes are approaching if risks to our fundamental socioecological systems are not addressed. The Interconnected […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Low-Res_©chandler-cruttenden-unsplash-115x115.jpeg "UN Warns of 6 Risk Tipping Points Threatening the Environment, Security")
UN Warns of 6 Risk Tipping Points Threatening the Environment, Security
Posted on October 25, 2023 | No CommentsUNU Institute for Environment and Human Security A United Nations University report finds that drastic changes are approaching if risks to our fundamental socioecological systems are not addressed. The Interconnected […] -
![Carnegie Science, Washington DC Evolution of plants, animals: “A very special case within a far larger natural phenomenon.” Similar marvels occur with stars, planets, minerals, other complex systems; When a […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Image2-by-Gerd-Altmann-from-Pixabay-115x115.jpg "Leading scientists, philosophers identify nature’s missing evolutionary law")
Leading scientists, philosophers identify nature’s missing evolutionary law
Posted on October 16, 2023 | No CommentsCarnegie Science, Washington DC Evolution of plants, animals: “A very special case within a far larger natural phenomenon.” Similar marvels occur with stars, planets, minerals, other complex systems; When a […] -
![IPBES, Bonn, Germany Key role in 60% of global plant and animal extinctions; Annual costs now >$423 Billion – have quadrupled every decade since 1970; Report provides evidence, tools and […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Untitled-115x115.jpg "Invasive Alien Species: Major Global Threats to Nature, Economies, Food Security, Human Health")
Invasive Alien Species: Major Global Threats to Nature, Economies, Food Security, Human Health
Posted on September 4, 2023 | No CommentsIPBES, Bonn, Germany Key role in 60% of global plant and animal extinctions; Annual costs now >$423 Billion – have quadrupled every decade since 1970; Report provides evidence, tools and […] -
![The Rockefeller University, Programme for the Human Environment, New York Using hydrophones to eavesdrop on a reef off the coast of Goa, India, researchers have helped advance a new low-cost […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Alpheus_cedrici_holotype_lateral_view_-_ZooKeys-183-001-g003B-115x115.jpeg "Do fish bay at the moon? Can songs unmask mystery fish? Eavesdropping scientists create ocean soundscapes")
Do fish bay at the moon? Can songs unmask mystery fish? Eavesdropping scientists create ocean soundscapes
Posted on April 26, 2023 | No CommentsThe Rockefeller University, Programme for the Human Environment, New York Using hydrophones to eavesdrop on a reef off the coast of Goa, India, researchers have helped advance a new low-cost […] -
![UN Convention on Biological Diversity, Montreal By 2030: Protect 30% of Earth’s lands, oceans, coastal areas, inland waters; Reduce by $500 billion annual harmful government subsidies; Cut food waste in […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/221219-Adoption-GBF-115x115.jpeg "COP15: Nations Adopt 4 Goals, 23 Targets for 2030 in Landmark UN Biodiversity Agreement")
COP15: Nations Adopt 4 Goals, 23 Targets for 2030 in Landmark UN Biodiversity Agreement
Posted on December 19, 2022 | No CommentsUN Convention on Biological Diversity, Montreal By 2030: Protect 30% of Earth’s lands, oceans, coastal areas, inland waters; Reduce by $500 billion annual harmful government subsidies; Cut food waste in […] -
![United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity, Montreal, Canada Key negotiating issues defined and detailed: A COP15 Primer On Nov. 10, Elizabeth Maruma Mrema, David Cooper and David Ainsworth, respectively the […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/LogoCOP15final-115x115.png "UN Biodiversity COP 15: What’s on the Table, What to Expect")
UN Biodiversity COP 15: What’s on the Table, What to Expect
Posted on November 10, 2022 | No CommentsUnited Nations Convention on Biological Diversity, Montreal, Canada Key negotiating issues defined and detailed: A COP15 Primer On Nov. 10, Elizabeth Maruma Mrema, David Cooper and David Ainsworth, respectively the […] -
![IPBES, Bonn, Germany More than 50 methods and approaches exist to make visible the diverse values of nature The way nature is valued in political and economic decisions is both […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2022_IPBES_ASSESSMENT_ON_VALUES_COVER-115x115.jpg "Decisions based on narrow set of nature’s market values underpin biodiversity crisis")
Decisions based on narrow set of nature’s market values underpin biodiversity crisis
Posted on July 11, 2022 | No CommentsIPBES, Bonn, Germany More than 50 methods and approaches exist to make visible the diverse values of nature The way nature is valued in political and economic decisions is both […] -
![IPBES, Bonn 1 in 5 people rely on wild species for income & food; >10,000 wild species harvested for human food; 2.4 billion (1 in 3) depend on fuel wood […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2022_IPBES_ASSESSMENT_OF_THE_SUST_USE_COVER-115x115.jpg "50,000 wild species meet needs of billions worldwide; experts offer options to ensure sustainable use")
50,000 wild species meet needs of billions worldwide; experts offer options to ensure sustainable use
Posted on July 8, 2022 | No CommentsIPBES, Bonn 1 in 5 people rely on wild species for income & food; >10,000 wild species harvested for human food; 2.4 billion (1 in 3) depend on fuel wood […] -
![United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), Bonn Humanity is “at a crossroads” when it comes to managing drought and accelerating mitigation must be done “urgently, using every tool we […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Low-Res_at-scale-restoration-new-and-restored-areas.png-115x115.png "World “at a crossroads” in management of droughts, up 29% in a generation")
World “at a crossroads” in management of droughts, up 29% in a generation
Posted on May 11, 2022 | No CommentsUnited Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), Bonn Humanity is “at a crossroads” when it comes to managing drought and accelerating mitigation must be done “urgently, using every tool we […] -
![United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), Bonn Up to 40 % of the planet’s land is degraded, directly affects half of humanity, threatens roughly half of global GDP (US$44 trillion); […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/tree-nurseries-115x115.png "Chronic land degradation: UN report offers stark warnings, remedies")
Chronic land degradation: UN report offers stark warnings, remedies
Posted on April 27, 2022 | No CommentsUnited Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), Bonn Up to 40 % of the planet’s land is degraded, directly affects half of humanity, threatens roughly half of global GDP (US$44 trillion); […] -
![The Rockefeller University Programme for the Human Environment, International Quiet Ocean Experiment By assembling and expanding first-ever global audio collection of aquatic life, scientists aim to unveil unidentified swimming objects, […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/plataforma-global-sons-marinhos-conexao-planeta-115x115.jpeg "Global Library of Underwater Biological Sounds, “GLUBS,” will help monitor marine life")
Global Library of Underwater Biological Sounds, “GLUBS,” will help monitor marine life
Posted on February 17, 2022 | No CommentsThe Rockefeller University Programme for the Human Environment, International Quiet Ocean Experiment By assembling and expanding first-ever global audio collection of aquatic life, scientists aim to unveil unidentified swimming objects, […] -
![GEO BON / bioDISCOVERY Proposed target of protecting 30% of land and seas by 2030 is important but will leave humankind far short of its ultimate goals for nature; Meeting […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Screen-Shot-2022-01-20-at-1.19.04-PM-115x115.png "Scientists urge quick, deep, sweeping changes to halt, reverse dangerous biodiversity loss")
Scientists urge quick, deep, sweeping changes to halt, reverse dangerous biodiversity loss
Posted on January 19, 2022 | No CommentsGEO BON / bioDISCOVERY Proposed target of protecting 30% of land and seas by 2030 is important but will leave humankind far short of its ultimate goals for nature; Meeting […] -
![Terry Collins & Assoc., Toronto Of the 18 science news releases produced in 2021, 16 were environment-themed: food waste, e-waste, oceans, biodiversity, dams, and floods. And one announced 14 living […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Screen-Shot-2022-01-02-at-9.56.03-PM-115x115.png "In the news, 2021: Our clients’ most noted science news releases of the year")
In the news, 2021: Our clients’ most noted science news releases of the year
Posted on January 1, 2022 | No CommentsTerry Collins & Assoc., Toronto Of the 18 science news releases produced in 2021, 16 were environment-themed: food waste, e-waste, oceans, biodiversity, dams, and floods. And one announced 14 living […] -
![UN Convention on Biological Diversity, Montreal Draft 1 of the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework includes 21 action targets proposed for 2030; Will be considered at UN Convention on Biological Diversity’s […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/j-balla-photography-PxQ_jfrBvq4-unsplash-scaled-1.jpeg "UN’s new global framework for managing nature: 1st detailed draft agreement launched")
UN’s new global framework for managing nature: 1st detailed draft agreement launched
Posted on July 12, 2021 | No CommentsUN Convention on Biological Diversity, Montreal Draft 1 of the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework includes 21 action targets proposed for 2030; Will be considered at UN Convention on Biological Diversity’s […] -
![IPBES, Bonn (Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform On Biodiversity And Ecosystem Services) Unprecedented changes in climate and biodiversity, driven by human activities, have combined and increasingly threaten nature, human lives, livelihoods and […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/New-cover-115x115.png "IPBES/IPCC: Tackling the biodiversity and climate crises together, and their combined social impacts")
IPBES/IPCC: Tackling the biodiversity and climate crises together, and their combined social impacts
Posted on June 10, 2021 | No CommentsIPBES, Bonn (Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform On Biodiversity And Ecosystem Services) Unprecedented changes in climate and biodiversity, driven by human activities, have combined and increasingly threaten nature, human lives, livelihoods and […] -
![The Rockefeller University Unknown direction and pace of change in microbial — including viral — biodiversity may have deep consequences for all life on Earth With alarms sounding about the […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/261540_web-115x115.jpeg "As plant/animal diversity wanes, is microbial life changing too? A perilously ‘profound ignorance’")
As plant/animal diversity wanes, is microbial life changing too? A perilously ‘profound ignorance’
Posted on April 20, 2021 | No CommentsThe Rockefeller University Unknown direction and pace of change in microbial — including viral — biodiversity may have deep consequences for all life on Earth With alarms sounding about the […] -
![UN Environment Programme, Nairobi Meeting ramped-up climate and biodiversity targets, cutting deadly pollution and achieving SDGs needs an all-society push for sustainability Shifting world views and putting nature at the […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Coal-plant-climate-change-02.01.21-115x115.jpg "UNEP synthesis of scientific assessments provides blueprint to secure humanity’s future")
UNEP synthesis of scientific assessments provides blueprint to secure humanity’s future
Posted on February 18, 2021 | No CommentsUN Environment Programme, Nairobi Meeting ramped-up climate and biodiversity targets, cutting deadly pollution and achieving SDGs needs an all-society push for sustainability Shifting world views and putting nature at the […] -
![The Rockefeller University, NY / Monmouth University, NJ New tool will help census oceans, monitor fish, track shifting marine life; “eDNA makes the ocean a sea of biological information” DNA […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/250082_web-115x115.jpg "Study proves bits of DNA in seawater correlate to the weight of netted fish")
Study proves bits of DNA in seawater correlate to the weight of netted fish
Posted on December 3, 2020 | No CommentsThe Rockefeller University, NY / Monmouth University, NJ New tool will help census oceans, monitor fish, track shifting marine life; “eDNA makes the ocean a sea of biological information” DNA […] -
![IPBES, Bonn (Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services) Highlights: Intergovernmental council on pandemic prevention; risk drivers include deforestation, wildlife trade; tax high pandemic-risk activities; 540,000 – 850,000 unknown […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/95f28c4_2b01f2c1d1ce4cc3b2facb2fef480c3f-b3d3055e496446c9aa9e7184ff12e00a-0-115x115.jpg "Escaping the ‘Era of Pandemics’: experts warn worse crises to come; offer options to reduce risk")
Escaping the ‘Era of Pandemics’: experts warn worse crises to come; offer options to reduce risk
Posted on October 29, 2020 | No CommentsIPBES, Bonn (Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services) Highlights: Intergovernmental council on pandemic prevention; risk drivers include deforestation, wildlife trade; tax high pandemic-risk activities; 540,000 – 850,000 unknown […] -
![UN Convention on Biodiversity, Montreal Global Biodiversity Outlook 5 report outlines 8 major transitions needed to slow, then halt nature’s accelerating decline Final report card on Aichi Biodiversity Targets, set […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/09_Pongo-abelii-Joel-Sartore-National-Geographic-Photo-Ark_2749735-115x115.jpg "Nature: Humanity at a crossroads, UN warns in new Global Biodiversity Outlook report")
Nature: Humanity at a crossroads, UN warns in new Global Biodiversity Outlook report
Posted on September 15, 2020 | No CommentsUN Convention on Biodiversity, Montreal Global Biodiversity Outlook 5 report outlines 8 major transitions needed to slow, then halt nature’s accelerating decline Final report card on Aichi Biodiversity Targets, set […] -
![The Rockefeller University Programme for the Human Environment, New York DNA scientists sampling the New Jersey shore bottle the changing ranges of marine life predicted a decade ago; Fishing DNA from seawater: a […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Rhinoptera_brasiliensis-115x115.jpg "DNA surprises surfacing in the Atlantic: Species far from their usual southern homes")
DNA surprises surfacing in the Atlantic: Species far from their usual southern homes
Posted on May 12, 2020 | No CommentsThe Rockefeller University Programme for the Human Environment, New York DNA scientists sampling the New Jersey shore bottle the changing ranges of marine life predicted a decade ago; Fishing DNA from seawater: a […] -
![Future Earth, Stockholm, Sweden Survey reveals common concern of global scientists: interlinkages between crises; Part of Our Future on Earth, 2020, a 50-page synthesis of latest peer-reviewed, state-of-the-planet research and […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/223551_web-115x115.jpg "Humanity’s greatest risk: Cascading impacts of climate, biodiversity, food, water crises: scientists")
Humanity’s greatest risk: Cascading impacts of climate, biodiversity, food, water crises: scientists
Posted on February 6, 2020 | No CommentsFuture Earth, Stockholm, Sweden Survey reveals common concern of global scientists: interlinkages between crises; Part of Our Future on Earth, 2020, a 50-page synthesis of latest peer-reviewed, state-of-the-planet research and […] -
![Deep Carbon Observatory, Carnegie Institution, Washington DC Scientists update estimates of Earth’s immense interior carbon reservoirs, and how much carbon Deep Earth naturally swallows and exhales 10-year Deep Earth study […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/212301_web-115x115.jpg "Scientists quantify global volcanic CO2 venting; estimate total carbon on Earth")
Scientists quantify global volcanic CO2 venting; estimate total carbon on Earth
Posted on October 1, 2019 | No CommentsDeep Carbon Observatory, Carnegie Institution, Washington DC Scientists update estimates of Earth’s immense interior carbon reservoirs, and how much carbon Deep Earth naturally swallows and exhales 10-year Deep Earth study […] -
![Future Earth, Stockholm, Sweden First holistic attempt to identify scientific risks, guardrails — akin to a 2C rise for climate — to create targets for land, water, oceans, biodiversity Three of […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Johan-115x115.jpg "Earth Commission to identify risks, guardrails, targets for the entire planet")
Earth Commission to identify risks, guardrails, targets for the entire planet
Posted on September 19, 2019 | No CommentsFuture Earth, Stockholm, Sweden First holistic attempt to identify scientific risks, guardrails — akin to a 2C rise for climate — to create targets for land, water, oceans, biodiversity Three of […] -
![IPBES, Bonn (Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services) Current global response insufficient; ‘transformative changes’ needed to restore and protect nature; opposition from vested interests can be overcome for public […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/header-115x115.png "Nature’s dangerous decline ‘unprecedented,’ species extinction rates ‘accelerating’")
Nature’s dangerous decline ‘unprecedented,’ species extinction rates ‘accelerating’
Posted on May 6, 2019 | No CommentsIPBES, Bonn (Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services) Current global response insufficient; ‘transformative changes’ needed to restore and protect nature; opposition from vested interests can be overcome for public […] -
![The Rockefeller University, Program for the Human Environment, New York Organizers of 1st National Conference on Marine Environmental DNA call for official US Government marine eDNA program; investments to speed sampling […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Cover-115x115.jpg "Found Nemo, Dory with DNA in the seas; Experts prescribe way ahead for new ocean science")
Found Nemo, Dory with DNA in the seas; Experts prescribe way ahead for new ocean science
Posted on January 16, 2019 | No CommentsThe Rockefeller University, Program for the Human Environment, New York Organizers of 1st National Conference on Marine Environmental DNA call for official US Government marine eDNA program; investments to speed sampling […] -
![UNU-INWEH, Hamilton Canada World’s ~16,000 desalination plants discharge 142 million cubic meters of brine daily — 50 percent more than previously estimated; Enough in a year to cover Florida under […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/National-Geographic-115x115.png "UN warns of rising levels of toxic brine as desalination plants meet growing water needs")
UN warns of rising levels of toxic brine as desalination plants meet growing water needs
Posted on January 14, 2019 | No CommentsUNU-INWEH, Hamilton Canada World’s ~16,000 desalination plants discharge 142 million cubic meters of brine daily — 50 percent more than previously estimated; Enough in a year to cover Florida under […] -
![Deep Carbon Observatory Washington DC Deep Carbon Observatory collaborators, exploring the ‘Galapagos of the deep,’ add to what’s known, unknown, and unknowable about Earth’s most pristine ecosystem Barely living “zombie” […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/1.DCO-eukaryote-in-biofilm-115x115.jpg "Life in deep Earth totals 15 to 23 billion tonnes of carbon — hundreds of times more than humans")
Life in deep Earth totals 15 to 23 billion tonnes of carbon — hundreds of times more than humans
Posted on December 10, 2018 | No CommentsDeep Carbon Observatory Washington DC Deep Carbon Observatory collaborators, exploring the ‘Galapagos of the deep,’ add to what’s known, unknown, and unknowable about Earth’s most pristine ecosystem Barely living “zombie” […] -
![Rockefeller University, New York, Program for the Human Environment Experts convene for 1st US National Conference on Marine Environmental DNA, a far-reaching, potent complement to traditional monitoring systems; initiates coordinated […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/eDNA-115x115.jpg "Marine species quickly revealed by new ‘Go Fish’ tool, highlights potential of emerging eDNA science")
Marine species quickly revealed by new ‘Go Fish’ tool, highlights potential of emerging eDNA science
Posted on November 28, 2018 | No CommentsRockefeller University, New York, Program for the Human Environment Experts convene for 1st US National Conference on Marine Environmental DNA, a far-reaching, potent complement to traditional monitoring systems; initiates coordinated […] -
![Rockefeller University, New York Far from special: Humanity’s tiny DNA differences are ‘average’ in animal kingdom Paper offers new insights into evolution; as with humans, over 90 percent of animal […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/dna-5297378_640-115x115.jpg "DNA reveals evolution’s secrets; humans, like most species, show tiny genetic difference")
DNA reveals evolution’s secrets; humans, like most species, show tiny genetic difference
Posted on May 21, 2018 | No CommentsRockefeller University, New York Far from special: Humanity’s tiny DNA differences are ‘average’ in animal kingdom Paper offers new insights into evolution; as with humans, over 90 percent of animal […] -
![University of Helsinki, Finland Study finds virtually no correlation between higher levels of atmospheric CO2 and nations’ forest expansion/decline; difference mirrors the UN Human Development Index The surprising, steady expansion […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/BBC-115x115.jpg "Global forests expanding: Reflects wellbeing, not rising CO2, experts say")
Global forests expanding: Reflects wellbeing, not rising CO2, experts say
Posted on May 14, 2018 | No CommentsUniversity of Helsinki, Finland Study finds virtually no correlation between higher levels of atmospheric CO2 and nations’ forest expansion/decline; difference mirrors the UN Human Development Index The surprising, steady expansion […] -
![IPBES, Bonn 26 March, 2018 Main cause of species loss; driver of the migration of millions of people by 2050 In landmark 3-year assessment report, 100+ experts outline costs, dangers […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/shutterstock_133402562_preview-1-115x115.jpeg "Worsening worldwide land degradation now ‘critical,’ undermining well-being of 3.2 billion people")
Worsening worldwide land degradation now ‘critical,’ undermining well-being of 3.2 billion people
Posted on March 26, 2018 | No CommentsIPBES, Bonn 26 March, 2018 Main cause of species loss; driver of the migration of millions of people by 2050 In landmark 3-year assessment report, 100+ experts outline costs, dangers […] -
![IPBES, Bonn 23 March 2018 Human well-being at risk; Landmark reports highlight options to protect and restore nature and its vital contributions to people The result of three years of work, […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/biodiversity_NationalGeographic_1372524.adapt_.1900.1-115x115.jpg "IPBES: Biodiversity and nature’s contributions continue dangerous decline, scientists warn")
IPBES: Biodiversity and nature’s contributions continue dangerous decline, scientists warn
Posted on March 23, 2018 | No CommentsIPBES, Bonn 23 March 2018 Human well-being at risk; Landmark reports highlight options to protect and restore nature and its vital contributions to people The result of three years of work, […] -
![Long Point Causeway Improvement Project, Long Point, Canada 89 percent fewer turtles venture onto Lake Erie’s Long Point Causeway A newly completed project in a remote corner of southwestern Ontario is […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/blanding-s-turtle-endangered-115x115.jpg "Ontario town’s 10-year, $2.7 million effort to save endangered turtles offers global lessons, template")
Ontario town’s 10-year, $2.7 million effort to save endangered turtles offers global lessons, template
Posted on May 26, 2017 | No CommentsLong Point Causeway Improvement Project, Long Point, Canada 89 percent fewer turtles venture onto Lake Erie’s Long Point Causeway A newly completed project in a remote corner of southwestern Ontario is […] -
![Rockefeller University, Program for the Human Environment, NY Naked DNA in water tells if fish have arrived Scientists demonstrate harmless, economical new way to log fish migration; Environmental DNA researchers […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/AFP-pic-115x115.jpg "Scientists track fish migration using DNA in water samples")
Scientists track fish migration using DNA in water samples
Posted on April 12, 2017 | No CommentsRockefeller University, Program for the Human Environment, NY Naked DNA in water tells if fish have arrived Scientists demonstrate harmless, economical new way to log fish migration; Environmental DNA researchers […] -
![Nat’l Ocean Exploration Forum – New York 19 Oct 2016 Portable observatories and new marine vehicles: The hinge of historic change in deep sea exploration Yet to be found worldwide: A […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Purple-orb-115x115.png "Exploring vast ‘submerged America,’ marine scientists discover 500 bubbling methane vents")
Exploring vast ‘submerged America,’ marine scientists discover 500 bubbling methane vents
Posted on October 19, 2016 | No CommentsNat’l Ocean Exploration Forum – New York 19 Oct 2016 Portable observatories and new marine vehicles: The hinge of historic change in deep sea exploration Yet to be found worldwide: A […] -
![Global Sustainable Electricity Partnership, Montreal World’s top utilities hand over project keys, chart path for Ecuador’s famously biodiverse archipelago to meet 70 percent of fast-rising energy needs with renewables 29 […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Galapagos-San-Cristóbal-Island-Wind-Project-turbines-crew-2-115x115.jpg "Galapagos: Wind turbines replace millions of liters of diesel since 2007, meet 30% of energy needs")
Galapagos: Wind turbines replace millions of liters of diesel since 2007, meet 30% of energy needs
Posted on May 29, 2016 | No CommentsGlobal Sustainable Electricity Partnership, Montreal World’s top utilities hand over project keys, chart path for Ecuador’s famously biodiverse archipelago to meet 70 percent of fast-rising energy needs with renewables 29 […] -
![IPBES, Bonn / Office of the Science Advisor to the Prime Minister of Malaysia 26 Feb 2016 Assessment Details Options for Safeguarding Pollinators Kuala Lumpur – 26 February, 2016 – […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Apis-mellifera-John-Severns-115x115.jpg "Pollinators Vital to Our Food Supply Under Threat")
Pollinators Vital to Our Food Supply Under Threat
Posted on February 26, 2016 | No CommentsIPBES, Bonn / Office of the Science Advisor to the Prime Minister of Malaysia 26 Feb 2016 Assessment Details Options for Safeguarding Pollinators Kuala Lumpur – 26 February, 2016 – […] -
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World loses trillions of dollars worth of nature’s benefits each year due to land degradation
Posted on September 15, 2015 | No CommentsUN University – INWEH, Hamilton, Canada 15-SEP-2015 To better inform the tradeoffs involved in land use choices around the world, experts have assessed the value of ecosystem services provided by […] -
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Over 1,000 new ocean fish species identified in past eight years, including 122 sharks, rays
Posted on March 12, 2015 | No CommentsWorld Register of Marine Species, Belgium 12-Mar-15 World registry, nearing completion, confirms 228,450 known marine species; consolidation relegates 190,400 other “species” as duplicate identities Champion of taxonomic redundancy: “Rough Periwinkle” […] -
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World losing 2,000 hectares of farm soil daily to salt damage
Posted on October 28, 2014 | No CommentsUnited Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health, Hamilton CANADA 28-Oct-2014 Salt-spoiled soils worldwide: 20 percent of all irrigated lands — an area equal to France; Extensive costs include $27 […] -
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Human health, wealth require expanded marine science, experts say
Posted on October 9, 2014 | No CommentsEuropean Marine Board, Oostende, Belgium 9-Oct-2014 Some 340 European scientists, policy-makers and other experts representing 143 organizations from 31 countries spoke with one voice today, publishing a common vision of today’s […] -
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Zone tropical coastal oceans; manage them more like land resources: Scientists
Posted on July 2, 2014 | No CommentsUnited Nations University – Institute for Water, Environment and Health 2-Jul-2014 Business-as-usual management policies risks well-being of 2 billion+ people Leading international environmental and marine scientists today published a joint […] -
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Keeping whales safe in sound: Marine species and seismic surveys
Posted on January 20, 2014 | No CommentsInternational Union for the Conservation of Nature, Geneva 20 January, 2014 Unique collaboration between oil/ gas industry, scientists, conservationists proves way to minimize seismic survey impacts on rare whales, other […] -
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Indigenous knowledge: preserving biodiversity, ecosystem services
Posted on December 8, 2013 | No CommentsUN Intergov’l Platform on Biodiversity & Ecosystem Services (IPBES), Bonn 8 December 2013 IPBES experts cite importance of ‘co-production’ of information with indigenous people With the planet losing species 100 […] -
![Deep Carbon Observatory, Washington DC 8 December 2013 New formula for fast, abundant H2 production may help power fuel cells, helps explain expansive chemical-eating microbial communities of the deep Water […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/65460_web-115x115.jpg "Deep Carbon Observatory scientists discover quick recipe for producing hydrogen")
Deep Carbon Observatory scientists discover quick recipe for producing hydrogen
Posted on December 8, 2013 | No CommentsDeep Carbon Observatory, Washington DC 8 December 2013 New formula for fast, abundant H2 production may help power fuel cells, helps explain expansive chemical-eating microbial communities of the deep Water […] -
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Most nations lack means to assess biodiversity, key ecosystem services and their value: Experts
Posted on November 5, 2013 | No CommentsUN Intergov’l Platform on Biodiversity & Ecosystem Services, Bonn 5-Nov-2013 Most of the world’s nations — unanimously committed to protecting biodiversity — nevertheless cannot measure and assess their genetic and […] -
![United Nations University – BIOLAC (Biotechnology for Latin America and the Caribbean) 2 Sept. 2013 Marking 25th year, UNU-BIOLAC also announces brokered breakthrough to diagnose widespread problem of syphilis with […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/60978_web-115x115.jpg "Scientists sequence genome of high-value grape, seek secrets of wine’s aroma")
Scientists sequence genome of high-value grape, seek secrets of wine’s aroma
Posted on September 2, 2013 | No CommentsUnited Nations University – BIOLAC (Biotechnology for Latin America and the Caribbean) 2 Sept. 2013 Marking 25th year, UNU-BIOLAC also announces brokered breakthrough to diagnose widespread problem of syphilis with […] -
![Rosenberg International Forum on Water Policy, University of California Berkeley 10-Jun-2013 Biodiversity in watershed covering roughly 20% of Canada compared to Africa’s Serengeti; Alarm raised at melting of permafrost, ice […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Mackenzie-Basin-Graphic1-115x115.jpg "Potentially ‘catastrophic’ changes underway in Canada’s northern Mackenzie River Basin")
Potentially ‘catastrophic’ changes underway in Canada’s northern Mackenzie River Basin
Posted on June 10, 2013 | No CommentsRosenberg International Forum on Water Policy, University of California Berkeley 10-Jun-2013 Biodiversity in watershed covering roughly 20% of Canada compared to Africa’s Serengeti; Alarm raised at melting of permafrost, ice […] -
![Harvard Kennedy School, Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, Cambridge MA 3-Jun-2013 The world can only meet its future food needs through innovation, including biotechnology: Kenya-born Harvard prof. Calestous Juma […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/FOOD_AFRICA-115x115.jpg "Harvard expert: “Agricultural innovation offers only path to feed Africa and the world”")
Harvard expert: “Agricultural innovation offers only path to feed Africa and the world”
Posted on June 3, 2013 | No CommentsHarvard Kennedy School, Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, Cambridge MA 3-Jun-2013 The world can only meet its future food needs through innovation, including biotechnology: Kenya-born Harvard prof. Calestous Juma […] -
![Chair IPBES / Science Advisor to the Prime Minister, Malaysia / Malaysian Industry‑Government Group for High Technology 27-May-2013 Founding Chair of new world biodiversity body offers first public remarks The accelerating […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/cattle-115x115.jpg "Even farm animal diversity is declining as accelerating species loss threatens humanity")
Even farm animal diversity is declining as accelerating species loss threatens humanity
Posted on May 27, 2013 | No CommentsChair IPBES / Science Advisor to the Prime Minister, Malaysia / Malaysian Industry‑Government Group for High Technology 27-May-2013 Founding Chair of new world biodiversity body offers first public remarks The accelerating […] -
![Deep Carbon Observatory, Carnegie Institution of Washington DC 4-Mar-2013 Probing the secrets of volcanoes and diamonds, sources of gas and oil, and the origins of life itself, Deep Carbon Observatory scientists […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/EarthsCarbonConcentrations_black_low-115x115.jpg "Deep Carbon: Quest underway to discover its quantity, movements, origins and forms in Earth")
Deep Carbon: Quest underway to discover its quantity, movements, origins and forms in Earth
Posted on March 4, 2013 | No CommentsDeep Carbon Observatory, Carnegie Institution of Washington DC 4-Mar-2013 Probing the secrets of volcanoes and diamonds, sources of gas and oil, and the origins of life itself, Deep Carbon Observatory scientists […] -
![United Nations University, Institute for Water, Environment and Health, Canada 14 Nov 2012 Loss of mangroves to fish farms, other development, a poor economic trade-off risking human and environmental well-being […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/photo-115x115.jpg "Preserve the services of mangroves — Earth’s invaluable coastal forests, experts urge")
Preserve the services of mangroves — Earth’s invaluable coastal forests, experts urge
Posted on November 14, 2012 | No CommentsUnited Nations University, Institute for Water, Environment and Health, Canada 14 Nov 2012 Loss of mangroves to fish farms, other development, a poor economic trade-off risking human and environmental well-being […] -
![Block Lab, Stanford University, Monterey Bay, CA, USA 16-Aug-2012 New high-tech ocean observers debut above ‘The Blue Serengeti’; ‘Shark Net’ app lets public follow tagged animals in real time Monterey Bay, […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/NBCNews-115x115.jpg "Sea-surfing ‘wave glider’ robot deployed to help track white sharks in the Pacific")
Sea-surfing ‘wave glider’ robot deployed to help track white sharks in the Pacific
Posted on August 10, 2012 | No CommentsBlock Lab, Stanford University, Monterey Bay, CA, USA 16-Aug-2012 New high-tech ocean observers debut above ‘The Blue Serengeti’; ‘Shark Net’ app lets public follow tagged animals in real time Monterey Bay, […] -
![Earth System Science Partnership, Paris 28-Mar-2012 Brazil and India pay a high price for rapid economic growth, according to experts speaking at a major international meeting in London, Planet Under […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/42173_web-115x115.jpg "Beyond GDP: Experts preview ‘Inclusive Wealth’ index at Planet under Pressure conference")
Beyond GDP: Experts preview ‘Inclusive Wealth’ index at Planet under Pressure conference
Posted on March 28, 2012 | No CommentsEarth System Science Partnership, Paris 28-Mar-2012 Brazil and India pay a high price for rapid economic growth, according to experts speaking at a major international meeting in London, Planet Under […] -
![DIVERSITAS, Paris 26-Mar-2012 Concluding a four-year global consultation, international experts have agreed on key efforts needed to reduce the on-going loss of biodiversity and associated ecosystem services. On Day 2 […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/biodiversity-image-115x115.jpg "Top priorities in biodiversity science agreed: Paris-based DIVERSITAS to spearhead global investigation into the ‘5 Ws’ of biodiversity loss and how to mitigate it")
Top priorities in biodiversity science agreed: Paris-based DIVERSITAS to spearhead global investigation into the ‘5 Ws’ of biodiversity loss and how to mitigate it
Posted on March 26, 2012 | No CommentsDIVERSITAS, Paris 26-Mar-2012 Concluding a four-year global consultation, international experts have agreed on key efforts needed to reduce the on-going loss of biodiversity and associated ecosystem services. On Day 2 […] -
![Earth System Science Partnership, Paris 26-Mar-2012 Time is running out to minimize the risk of setting in motion irreversible and long-term climate change and other dramatic changes to Earth’s life […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/image-jpeg-115x115.jpg "State of the Planet: Scientists describe humanity’s global impact as ‘The Great Acceleration’ and offer ominous outlook: An uncertain future on a much hotter world")
State of the Planet: Scientists describe humanity’s global impact as ‘The Great Acceleration’ and offer ominous outlook: An uncertain future on a much hotter world
Posted on March 26, 2012 | No CommentsEarth System Science Partnership, Paris 26-Mar-2012 Time is running out to minimize the risk of setting in motion irreversible and long-term climate change and other dramatic changes to Earth’s life […] -
![Consortium for the Barcode of Life, Smithsonian Institution 27-Nov-2011 Global ‘barcode blitz’ accelerates; 450 experts converge on Adelaide Nov. 28-Dec. 3 The newfound scientific power to quickly “fingerprint” species via […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/38253_web-115x115.jpg "Quack medicines, insect immigrants, and what eats what among secrets revealed by DNA barcodes")
Quack medicines, insect immigrants, and what eats what among secrets revealed by DNA barcodes
Posted on November 27, 2011 | No CommentsConsortium for the Barcode of Life, Smithsonian Institution 27-Nov-2011 Global ‘barcode blitz’ accelerates; 450 experts converge on Adelaide Nov. 28-Dec. 3 The newfound scientific power to quickly “fingerprint” species via […] -
![Project CLAMER (Flanders Marine Institute, (VLIZ) Oostende, Belgium, and Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (NIOZ), Texel, Netherlands) 13 September 2011 Sea levels, erosion top public […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/581490519-115x115.jpg "Major threats foreseen due to Europe’s changing marine environments")
Major threats foreseen due to Europe’s changing marine environments
Posted on September 15, 2011 | No CommentsProject CLAMER (Flanders Marine Institute, (VLIZ) Oostende, Belgium, and Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (NIOZ), Texel, Netherlands) 13 September 2011 Sea levels, erosion top public […] -
![Encyclopedia of Life (EOL.org) Smithsonian Institution, Washington DC 5 September 2011 Landmark global online collaboration now offers trusted information on 700,000+ species, 35 million+ pages of scanned literature, 600,000+ photos […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/image-115x115.jpg "Redesigned and vastly expanded, Encyclopedia of Life Version 2 offers information on 1/3rd of known species")
Redesigned and vastly expanded, Encyclopedia of Life Version 2 offers information on 1/3rd of known species
Posted on September 5, 2011 | No CommentsEncyclopedia of Life (EOL.org) Smithsonian Institution, Washington DC 5 September 2011 Landmark global online collaboration now offers trusted information on 700,000+ species, 35 million+ pages of scanned literature, 600,000+ photos […] -
![Census of Marine Life, Washington DC 23 Aug 2011 Eight million, seven hundred thousand species (give or take 1.3 million). That is a new, estimated total number of species on […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/try-this-115x115.jpg "How many species on Earth? 8.7 million")
How many species on Earth? 8.7 million
Posted on August 23, 2011 | No CommentsCensus of Marine Life, Washington DC 23 Aug 2011 Eight million, seven hundred thousand species (give or take 1.3 million). That is a new, estimated total number of species on […] -
![United Nations University – Institute for Water, Environment and Health, Hamilton, Canada 28 Jul 11 Continued reliance on a strategy of setting aside land and marine territories as “protected areas” […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/protected-area-115x115.jpg "Ongoing global biodiversity loss unstoppable with protected areas alone: Study")
Ongoing global biodiversity loss unstoppable with protected areas alone: Study
Posted on July 28, 2011 | No CommentsUnited Nations University – Institute for Water, Environment and Health, Hamilton, Canada 28 Jul 11 Continued reliance on a strategy of setting aside land and marine territories as “protected areas” […] -
![Rockefeller University, New York 20 Jul 11 Take a second look at your iced or steaming tea. Guided by scientific experts, three New York City high school students using tabletop […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/teabol-p1-image-1-115x115.jpg "Unlisted ingredients in teas and herbal brews revealed in DNA tests by high school students")
Unlisted ingredients in teas and herbal brews revealed in DNA tests by high school students
Posted on July 20, 2011 | No CommentsRockefeller University, New York 20 Jul 11 Take a second look at your iced or steaming tea. Guided by scientific experts, three New York City high school students using tabletop […] -
![United Nations University – Institute for Water, Environment and Health, Hamilton, Canada 11 Jul 2011 Networks of biologically-connected marine protected areas need to be carefully planned, taking into account the […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Marine_Protected_Area-115x115.jpg "Data revealing migrations of larval reef fish vital for designing networks of marine protected areas")
Data revealing migrations of larval reef fish vital for designing networks of marine protected areas
Posted on July 11, 2011 | No CommentsUnited Nations University – Institute for Water, Environment and Health, Hamilton, Canada 11 Jul 2011 Networks of biologically-connected marine protected areas need to be carefully planned, taking into account the […] -
![Project CLAMER (Flanders Marine Institute, (VLIZ) Oostende, Belgium, and Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (NIOZ), Texel, Netherlands) 26 Jun 11 Microscopic plant disappeared from North […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Arctic-115x115.jpg "Prodigal plankton species makes first known migration from Pacific to Atlantic via Pole")
Prodigal plankton species makes first known migration from Pacific to Atlantic via Pole
Posted on June 26, 2011 | No CommentsProject CLAMER (Flanders Marine Institute, (VLIZ) Oostende, Belgium, and Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (NIOZ), Texel, Netherlands) 26 Jun 11 Microscopic plant disappeared from North […] -
![Census of Marine Life, Washington DC / Tagging of Pacific Palagics project, Pacific Grove, CA 22 June 2011 Decade of electronic tagging, tracking of 23 top Pacific Ocean predators reveals remarkable […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/TOPP-115x115.jpg "Teeming with life, Pacific’s California current likened to Africa’s Serengeti Plain")
Teeming with life, Pacific’s California current likened to Africa’s Serengeti Plain
Posted on June 22, 2011 | No CommentsCensus of Marine Life, Washington DC / Tagging of Pacific Palagics project, Pacific Grove, CA 22 June 2011 Decade of electronic tagging, tracking of 23 top Pacific Ocean predators reveals remarkable […] -
![Rockefeller University, New York / University of Helsinki 06 Jun 11 Forests in many regions are becoming larger carbon sinks thanks to higher density, U.S. and European researchers say in a new […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Forest-density-115x115.jpg "Higher density means world forests are capturing more carbon")
Higher density means world forests are capturing more carbon
Posted on June 6, 2011 | No CommentsRockefeller University, New York / University of Helsinki 06 Jun 11 Forests in many regions are becoming larger carbon sinks thanks to higher density, U.S. and European researchers say in a new […] -
![Project CLAMER (Flanders Marine Institute, (VLIZ) Oostende, Belgium, and Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (NIOZ), Texel, Netherlands) 5-Apr-2011 Scientists inventory, synthesize 13 years of […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Icebergs-115x115.jpg "Icy meltwater pooling in Arctic Ocean: A wild card in climate change scenarios")
Icy meltwater pooling in Arctic Ocean: A wild card in climate change scenarios
Posted on April 5, 2011 | No CommentsProject CLAMER (Flanders Marine Institute, (VLIZ) Oostende, Belgium, and Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (NIOZ), Texel, Netherlands) 5-Apr-2011 Scientists inventory, synthesize 13 years of […] -
![Diversitas, Paris 17-Feb-2011 How should a new ‘IPCC for biodiversity’ work? Leading world scientists offer prescription In the journal Science this week, leading scientists say the new “IPCC for biodiversity” […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/image1-115x115.jpg "Put Government Policy Options Through a Science Test First, Leading Biodiversity Experts Urge")
Put Government Policy Options Through a Science Test First, Leading Biodiversity Experts Urge
Posted on February 17, 2011 | No CommentsDiversitas, Paris 17-Feb-2011 How should a new ‘IPCC for biodiversity’ work? Leading world scientists offer prescription In the journal Science this week, leading scientists say the new “IPCC for biodiversity” […] -
![United Nations University, Institute for Water, Environment and Health, Hamilton, Canada 6 Feb 2011 Pharmaceuticals, illicit drugs, shampoo, toothpaste, pesticides, chemical run-off from highways and many other pollutants infiltrate the giant […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Sinkhole-or-“cenotes”-provide-a-potential-route-for-contamination-of-the-flooded-underground-cave-system-aquifers-of-the-Yucatan-Peninsula.-Credit-Hanneke-van-Lavieren-UNU-115x115.jpg "Pollutants in aquifers may threaten future of Mexico’s fast-growing ‘Riviera Maya’")
Pollutants in aquifers may threaten future of Mexico’s fast-growing ‘Riviera Maya’
Posted on February 6, 2011 | No CommentsUnited Nations University, Institute for Water, Environment and Health, Hamilton, Canada 6 Feb 2011 Pharmaceuticals, illicit drugs, shampoo, toothpaste, pesticides, chemical run-off from highways and many other pollutants infiltrate the giant […] -
![Partnership for Observation of the Global Oceans Plymouth, UK 1-Oct-2010 ‘It is past time to get serious about measuring what’s happening to the seas around us’ The ocean surface is […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/speedinstallation-115x115.jpg "Speed installation of system to monitor vital signs of global ocean, scientists urge")
Speed installation of system to monitor vital signs of global ocean, scientists urge
Posted on November 2, 2010 | No CommentsPartnership for Observation of the Global Oceans Plymouth, UK 1-Oct-2010 ‘It is past time to get serious about measuring what’s happening to the seas around us’ The ocean surface is […] -
![Diversitas Paris, France Common approach urged to unify global biodiversity advice. A new analysis of several major global studies of future species shifts and losses foresees inevitable continuing decline of […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/continuedbiodeversity-115x115.jpg "Continuing biodiversity loss predicted but could be slowed")
Continuing biodiversity loss predicted but could be slowed
Posted on November 2, 2010 | No CommentsDiversitas Paris, France Common approach urged to unify global biodiversity advice. A new analysis of several major global studies of future species shifts and losses foresees inevitable continuing decline of […] -
![Census of Marine Life Washington DC, USA 4-Oct-2010 Culminating a 10-year exploration, 2,700 scientists from 80 nations report first Census of Marine Life, revealing what, where, and how much lives […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/firstcensusshows-115x115.jpg "First Census Shows Life in Planet Ocean is Richer, More Connected, More Altered than Expected")
First Census Shows Life in Planet Ocean is Richer, More Connected, More Altered than Expected
Posted on October 5, 2010 | No CommentsCensus of Marine Life Washington DC, USA 4-Oct-2010 Culminating a 10-year exploration, 2,700 scientists from 80 nations report first Census of Marine Life, revealing what, where, and how much lives […] -
![DIVERSITAS, Paris 29 Sep 2009 The world’s rivers are in a crisis of ominous proportions, according to a new global analysis to be published Sept. 30 in the journal Nature. The […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/download-115x115.jpeg "Report casts world’s rivers in ‘crisis state’")
Report casts world’s rivers in ‘crisis state’
Posted on September 29, 2010 | No CommentsDIVERSITAS, Paris 29 Sep 2009 The world’s rivers are in a crisis of ominous proportions, according to a new global analysis to be published Sept. 30 in the journal Nature. The […] -
![Census of Marine Life Washington, DC 2-Aug-2010 Representing the most comprehensive and authoritative answer yet to one of humanity’s most ancient questions — “what lives in the sea?” — Census […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/censusofmarine-115x115.jpg "Census of Marine Life publishes historic roll call of species in 25 key world areas")
Census of Marine Life publishes historic roll call of species in 25 key world areas
Posted on August 5, 2010 | No CommentsCensus of Marine Life Washington, DC 2-Aug-2010 Representing the most comprehensive and authoritative answer yet to one of humanity’s most ancient questions — “what lives in the sea?” — Census […] -
![Census of Marine Life Washington DC 18-Apr-2010 Microbial mat the size of Greece found on oxygen-starved South American seafloor; Scientists puzzle out Neptune’s riotous diversity of tiny creatures; “In no […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/explorersinventory-115x115.jpg "Explorers Inventory Hard-to-See Sea Life: Tiny but Mighty Microbes, Plankton, Larvae, Burrowers — Keys to Earth’s Food and Respiratory Systems")
Explorers Inventory Hard-to-See Sea Life: Tiny but Mighty Microbes, Plankton, Larvae, Burrowers — Keys to Earth’s Food and Respiratory Systems
Posted on May 7, 2010 | No CommentsCensus of Marine Life Washington DC 18-Apr-2010 Microbial mat the size of Greece found on oxygen-starved South American seafloor; Scientists puzzle out Neptune’s riotous diversity of tiny creatures; “In no […] -
![Rockefeller University New York City 28-Dec-2009 Two New York City high school students exploring their homes using the latest high-tech DNA analysis techniques were astonished to discover a veritable zoo […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Jan-2-2009-115x115.jpg "Student sleuths exploring with DNA barcodes reveal zoo of 95 species in typical NYC homes – find a mystery cockroach and new evidence of food fraud")
Student sleuths exploring with DNA barcodes reveal zoo of 95 species in typical NYC homes – find a mystery cockroach and new evidence of food fraud
Posted on January 2, 2010 | No CommentsRockefeller University New York City 28-Dec-2009 Two New York City high school students exploring their homes using the latest high-tech DNA analysis techniques were astonished to discover a veritable zoo […] -
![22-Nov-2009 Census of Marine Life Washington DC Deep sea teeming with species that have never known sunlight Census of Marine Life scientists have inventoried an astonishing abundance, diversity and distribution […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/NOVEMBER-29-2009-115x115.jpg "Beyond sunlight: Explorers census 17,650 ocean species between edge of darkness and black abyss")
Beyond sunlight: Explorers census 17,650 ocean species between edge of darkness and black abyss
Posted on November 29, 2009 | No Comments22-Nov-2009 Census of Marine Life Washington DC Deep sea teeming with species that have never known sunlight Census of Marine Life scientists have inventoried an astonishing abundance, diversity and distribution […] -
![Consortium for the Barcode of Life (CBOL), Smithsonian Institution, Washington DC 6-Nov-2009 The scientific ability to quickly and accurately identify species through DNA “barcoding” is being embraced and applied by […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/November-9-2009-115x115.jpg "DNA barcodes: Creative new uses span health, fraud, smuggling, history, more")
DNA barcodes: Creative new uses span health, fraud, smuggling, history, more
Posted on November 9, 2009 | No CommentsConsortium for the Barcode of Life (CBOL), Smithsonian Institution, Washington DC 6-Nov-2009 The scientific ability to quickly and accurately identify species through DNA “barcoding” is being embraced and applied by […] -
![DIVERSITAS, Paris 11-Oct-2009 Growing water needs, mismanagement leading to ‘catastrophic decline’ in freshwater biodiversity The world will miss its agreed target to stem biodiversity loss by next year, according to […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/Frog-115x115.jpg "World will miss 2010 target to stem biodiversity loss, experts say")
World will miss 2010 target to stem biodiversity loss, experts say
Posted on October 22, 2009 | No CommentsDIVERSITAS, Paris 11-Oct-2009 Growing water needs, mismanagement leading to ‘catastrophic decline’ in freshwater biodiversity The world will miss its agreed target to stem biodiversity loss by next year, according to […] -
![Diversitas, Paris Economists, assigning values to ‘ecosystem services,’ report staggering totals and rates of return on investment Experts concluding the global DIVERSITAS biodiversity conference today in Cape Town described preliminary […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/PavanSukhdev-e1492092526528-115x115.jpg "What are Coral Reef Services Worth? $130,000 to $1.2 Million per Hectare, per Year: Experts")
What are Coral Reef Services Worth? $130,000 to $1.2 Million per Hectare, per Year: Experts
Posted on October 16, 2009 | No CommentsDiversitas, Paris Economists, assigning values to ‘ecosystem services,’ report staggering totals and rates of return on investment Experts concluding the global DIVERSITAS biodiversity conference today in Cape Town described preliminary […] -
![Encyclopedia of Life Smithsonian Institution, Washington DC 23-Aug-2009 Over 30,000 still images and video, as well as local information about changing biodiversity, have been uploaded to the Encyclopedia of Life […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/Daipeems-eye-Credit-Matt-Reinbold-115x115.jpg "Cool new tools let public contribute to massive interactive online biodiversity encyclopedia")
Cool new tools let public contribute to massive interactive online biodiversity encyclopedia
Posted on September 8, 2009 | No CommentsEncyclopedia of Life Smithsonian Institution, Washington DC 23-Aug-2009 Over 30,000 still images and video, as well as local information about changing biodiversity, have been uploaded to the Encyclopedia of Life […] -
![Consortium for the Barcode of Life, Encyclopedia of Life Smithsonian Institution, Washington DC; Natural History Museum, London 31-May-2009 Biodiversity information, innovative internet architecture being fused to create seamless, global view […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/45851877_book-bbc226_jpg-115x115.jpg "Scientists announce major global collaboration to create online ‘macroscopic observatory’ of Earth’s biodiversity")
Scientists announce major global collaboration to create online ‘macroscopic observatory’ of Earth’s biodiversity
Posted on June 1, 2009 | No CommentsConsortium for the Barcode of Life, Encyclopedia of Life Smithsonian Institution, Washington DC; Natural History Museum, London 31-May-2009 Biodiversity information, innovative internet architecture being fused to create seamless, global view […] -
![Census of Marine Life Washington DC 24-May-2009 Census of Marine Life historians reconstruct images of past sea life that boggle today’s imagination Before oil hunters in the early 1800s harpooned […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/Night-fishing-with-a-lamp-and-a-net.-Byzantine-image-from-the-11th-century.-Source-International-Journal-of-Nautical-Archaeology-1-115x115.jpg "Ocean life in olden days: Researchers upend modern notions of ‘natural’ animal sizes, abundance")
Ocean life in olden days: Researchers upend modern notions of ‘natural’ animal sizes, abundance
Posted on June 1, 2009 | No CommentsCensus of Marine Life Washington DC 24-May-2009 Census of Marine Life historians reconstruct images of past sea life that boggle today’s imagination Before oil hunters in the early 1800s harpooned […] -
![JRS Biodiversity Foundation Philadelphia, USA 29-Apr-2009 First use of DNA barcoding in war against a major world disease New biotechnologies that allow scientists to quickly and accurately distinguish species based […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/elephantiasis.jpg "DNA barcoding of mosquito species deployed in bid to end elephantiasis")
DNA barcoding of mosquito species deployed in bid to end elephantiasis
Posted on April 30, 2009 | No CommentsJRS Biodiversity Foundation Philadelphia, USA 29-Apr-2009 First use of DNA barcoding in war against a major world disease New biotechnologies that allow scientists to quickly and accurately distinguish species based […] -
![Census of Marine Life Washington DC 15-Feb-2009 Earth’s unique, forbidding ice oceans of the Arctic and Antarctic have revealed a trove of secrets to Census of Marine Life explorers, who […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/untitled-115x115.jpg "Census of Marine Life explorers find hundreds of identical species thrive in both Arctic, Antarctic")
Census of Marine Life explorers find hundreds of identical species thrive in both Arctic, Antarctic
Posted on February 18, 2009 | No CommentsCensus of Marine Life Washington DC 15-Feb-2009 Earth’s unique, forbidding ice oceans of the Arctic and Antarctic have revealed a trove of secrets to Census of Marine Life explorers, who […] -
![United Nations University Programme for Biotechnology for Latin America and the Caribbean (UNU-BIOLAC), Caracas, Venezuela 8-Feb-2009 The growing relationship between scientists and curators is the focus of a 4-day, UN-affiliated international conference in […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/82328-115x115.jpg "Biotech Scientists Team with Curators to Stem Decay of World’s Art, Cultural Heritage")
Biotech Scientists Team with Curators to Stem Decay of World’s Art, Cultural Heritage
Posted on February 18, 2009 | No CommentsUnited Nations University Programme for Biotechnology for Latin America and the Caribbean (UNU-BIOLAC), Caracas, Venezuela 8-Feb-2009 The growing relationship between scientists and curators is the focus of a 4-day, UN-affiliated international conference in […] -
![Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute Washington / Panama 12-Jan-2009 Satellite data and other research reveal that huge tracts of abandoned tropical forests that were once logged or farmed are regrowing, prompting […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/Road-through-abandoned-pasture-area-now-second-growth-in-NE-Costa-Rica-115x115.jpg "Rainforests Regrowing: Impact on Extinction Rates Sparks Debate at Smithsonian")
Rainforests Regrowing: Impact on Extinction Rates Sparks Debate at Smithsonian
Posted on January 19, 2009 | No CommentsSmithsonian Tropical Research Institute Washington / Panama 12-Jan-2009 Satellite data and other research reveal that huge tracts of abandoned tropical forests that were once logged or farmed are regrowing, prompting […] -
![Census of Marine Life Washington DC 9-Nov-2008 Among report’s revelations: Antarctic ancestry of many octopus species, behemoth bacteria, colossal sea stars, mammoth mollusks, more In a report on progress towards […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/10677_web-115x115.jpg "Scientists Report Major Steps Towards 1st Census of Marine Life")
Scientists Report Major Steps Towards 1st Census of Marine Life
Posted on November 11, 2008 | No CommentsCensus of Marine Life Washington DC 9-Nov-2008 Among report’s revelations: Antarctic ancestry of many octopus species, behemoth bacteria, colossal sea stars, mammoth mollusks, more In a report on progress towards […] -
![Census of Marine Life Washington D.C. 18-Sep-2008 Hundreds of new kinds of animal species surprised international researchers systematically exploring waters off two islands on the Great Barrier Reef and a […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/Coral-115x115.jpg "Explorers find hundreds of undescribed corals, other species on familiar Australian reefs")
Explorers find hundreds of undescribed corals, other species on familiar Australian reefs
Posted on October 9, 2008 | No CommentsCensus of Marine Life Washington D.C. 18-Sep-2008 Hundreds of new kinds of animal species surprised international researchers systematically exploring waters off two islands on the Great Barrier Reef and a […] -
![Rockefeller University / Trinity School New York 22-Aug-08 Two New York City high school friends, curious about new DNA barcoding technology, discovered that fish at local stores and restaurants are […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/Kate-and-Louisa-115x115.jpg "Students Use DNA Barcodes to Unmask “Mislabeled” Fish at Grocery Stores, Restaurants")
Students Use DNA Barcodes to Unmask “Mislabeled” Fish at Grocery Stores, Restaurants
Posted on August 25, 2008 | No CommentsRockefeller University / Trinity School New York 22-Aug-08 Two New York City high school friends, curious about new DNA barcoding technology, discovered that fish at local stores and restaurants are […] -
![United Nations University 20-Jul-2008 700 leading experts convene at edge of Brazil’s vast Pantanal to take stock, offer policy prescription to remedy wetlands crisis Leading world scientists convene in Brazil […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/080720150209-large-115x115.jpg "Massive greenhouse gases may be released as destruction, drying of world wetlands worsens: UN")
Massive greenhouse gases may be released as destruction, drying of world wetlands worsens: UN
Posted on July 20, 2008 | No CommentsUnited Nations University 20-Jul-2008 700 leading experts convene at edge of Brazil’s vast Pantanal to take stock, offer policy prescription to remedy wetlands crisis Leading world scientists convene in Brazil […] -
![Census of Marine Life Washington D.C. 25-Jun-2008 World Register of Marine Species inaugurated with first 122,500 validated names; over 56,000 aliases for ocean species identified Census of Marine Life-affiliated scientists […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/halichondria_panicea-composite-higher-res-2-115x115.jpg "Census of Marine Life lists 122,500 known species, over halfway to complete inventory by Oct. 2010")
Census of Marine Life lists 122,500 known species, over halfway to complete inventory by Oct. 2010
Posted on June 27, 2008 | No CommentsCensus of Marine Life Washington D.C. 25-Jun-2008 World Register of Marine Species inaugurated with first 122,500 validated names; over 56,000 aliases for ocean species identified Census of Marine Life-affiliated scientists […] -
![Census of Marine Life Washington DC 18-May-2008 Millions of starfish-like creatures catch passing food in 4 km/h current; cod shelter from ‘rattling’ current in folds of huge bubblegum coral See […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/tan0803_064_180_Brittlestar-city-for-press-release-115x115.jpg "Marine explorers marvel at ‘Brittlestar City’ on seamount in powerful current swirling around Antarctica")
Marine explorers marvel at ‘Brittlestar City’ on seamount in powerful current swirling around Antarctica
Posted on May 19, 2008 | No CommentsCensus of Marine Life Washington DC 18-May-2008 Millions of starfish-like creatures catch passing food in 4 km/h current; cod shelter from ‘rattling’ current in folds of huge bubblegum coral See […] -
![Encyclopoedia of Life / Smithsonian Institution The first 30,000 pages of a massive online Encyclopedia of Life were unveiled today (Feb. 27) at the prestigious Technology, Entertainment and Design (TED) […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/1200px-Plos_wilson-1-115x115.jpeg "Scientists to explore life’s mysteries through encyclopedic ‘macroscope’")
Scientists to explore life’s mysteries through encyclopedic ‘macroscope’
Posted on February 25, 2008 | No CommentsEncyclopoedia of Life / Smithsonian Institution The first 30,000 pages of a massive online Encyclopedia of Life were unveiled today (Feb. 27) at the prestigious Technology, Entertainment and Design (TED) […] -
![e8 Montreal, Canada 18-Feb-2008 Power utilities from US, Canada, France, Italy, Germany, Japan, Russia team on project to help protect ‘Mona Lisa’ of biodiversity In January 2001, the world held […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/turbines3-115x115.gif "First wind turbines on Galapagos Islands will halve diesel imports, reduce risk of future oil spills")
First wind turbines on Galapagos Islands will halve diesel imports, reduce risk of future oil spills
Posted on February 20, 2008 | No Commentse8 Montreal, Canada 18-Feb-2008 Power utilities from US, Canada, France, Italy, Germany, Japan, Russia team on project to help protect ‘Mona Lisa’ of biodiversity In January 2001, the world held […] -
![Australian National University, Crawford School of Economics and Government 6-Dec-2007 A new and compelling argument for reducing fish harvests – the profit motive – could persuade world fishers to endure […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/706852-3x2-340x227-115x115.jpg "Economists: Reduce fish catch now for bigger net profits later")
Economists: Reduce fish catch now for bigger net profits later
Posted on December 7, 2007 | No CommentsAustralian National University, Crawford School of Economics and Government 6-Dec-2007 A new and compelling argument for reducing fish harvests – the profit motive – could persuade world fishers to endure […] -
![University of Helsinki 29 Nov 07 European Union countries likely require an old ally – Mother Nature and her forests – to meet an ambitious post-Kyoto goal for cutting greenhouse […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/forestPeterEssickGettyarticle-115x115.jpg "European Union forests expanding, absorbing carbon at surprisingly high rate: study")
European Union forests expanding, absorbing carbon at surprisingly high rate: study
Posted on December 7, 2007 | No CommentsUniversity of Helsinki 29 Nov 07 European Union countries likely require an old ally – Mother Nature and her forests – to meet an ambitious post-Kyoto goal for cutting greenhouse […] -
![Partnership for Observation of the Global Oceans, Plymouth, UK, and Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UCSD, La Jolla, CA 25-Nov-2007 Speedy diagnosis of the temper and vital signs of the oceans […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/medium14-115x115.jpg "Marine scientists warn human safety, prosperity depend on better ocean observing system")
Marine scientists warn human safety, prosperity depend on better ocean observing system
Posted on November 27, 2007 | No CommentsPartnership for Observation of the Global Oceans, Plymouth, UK, and Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UCSD, La Jolla, CA 25-Nov-2007 Speedy diagnosis of the temper and vital signs of the oceans […] -
![Consortium for the Barcode of Life, Smithsonian Institution 14-Sep-2007 Major advances foreseen in health, consumer and environment protection, more About 350 DNA barcoding experts from 46 nations will converge in […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/09/ANgambiae_Judith_Stoffer_WRBU-low-res-115x115.jpg "Amid spiralling government interest, world’s top 350 DNA barcode scientists meet in Taipei")
Amid spiralling government interest, world’s top 350 DNA barcode scientists meet in Taipei
Posted on September 27, 2007 | No CommentsConsortium for the Barcode of Life, Smithsonian Institution 14-Sep-2007 Major advances foreseen in health, consumer and environment protection, more About 350 DNA barcoding experts from 46 nations will converge in […] -
![Census of Marine Life, Washington DC 5-Aug-2007 Historians detail collapse of bluefin tuna population off northern Europe; Tagging reveals migration, breeding secrets of declining population Ocean historians affiliated with the […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/Danish-auction-hall-1946-web-115x115.jpg "Tuna Past and Present")
Tuna Past and Present
Posted on August 26, 2007 | No CommentsCensus of Marine Life, Washington DC 5-Aug-2007 Historians detail collapse of bluefin tuna population off northern Europe; Tagging reveals migration, breeding secrets of declining population Ocean historians affiliated with the […] -
![19 July 2006 DIVERSITAS, Paris Warning that Earth is on the verge of “a major biodiversity crisis,” 19 of the field’s most distinguished scientists and policy experts today called for […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/03/watson-115x115.jpg "Titans of biodiversity science call for united, authoritative voice to inform decision-makers")
Titans of biodiversity science call for united, authoritative voice to inform decision-makers
Posted on March 7, 2007 | No Comments19 July 2006 DIVERSITAS, Paris Warning that Earth is on the verge of “a major biodiversity crisis,” 19 of the field’s most distinguished scientists and policy experts today called for […] -
![26 June 06 Dalhousie University Ocean Tracking Network Scientists and resource managers could soon have a highly detailed picture of marine conditions and the migrations of fish and ocean animals […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/03/Ron-ODor-115x115.jpg "Creating a Window on ‘Oceans in Motion’: Academic, Science, Engineering Experts Illuminating Sea Life Conditions, Migrations")
Creating a Window on ‘Oceans in Motion’: Academic, Science, Engineering Experts Illuminating Sea Life Conditions, Migrations
Posted on March 7, 2007 | No Comments26 June 06 Dalhousie University Ocean Tracking Network Scientists and resource managers could soon have a highly detailed picture of marine conditions and the migrations of fish and ocean animals […] -
![May 4, 2006 Census of Marine Life Zooplankton DNA Sequenced at Sea; scientists census tiny species with starring role in food chain, world climate Census of Marine Life scientists trawled […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/03/Oxygyrus_keraudreni_1e__edited_lo-115x115.jpg "Diverse sea ‘bugs’ revealed on landmark Atlantic cruise to census zooplankton")
Diverse sea ‘bugs’ revealed on landmark Atlantic cruise to census zooplankton
Posted on March 7, 2007 | No CommentsMay 4, 2006 Census of Marine Life Zooplankton DNA Sequenced at Sea; scientists census tiny species with starring role in food chain, world climate Census of Marine Life scientists trawled […] -
![25-Feb-2007 Census of Marine Life Deep-sea species at unusually shallow depths on uncapped seabed (photo (c) Julian Gutt, AWI) Once roofed by ice for millennia, a 10,000 square km portion […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/02/Ice-fish-115x115.jpg "Antarctic marine explorers reveal first biological changes after collapse of polar ice shelves")
Antarctic marine explorers reveal first biological changes after collapse of polar ice shelves
Posted on February 25, 2007 | No Comments25-Feb-2007 Census of Marine Life Deep-sea species at unusually shallow depths on uncapped seabed (photo (c) Julian Gutt, AWI) Once roofed by ice for millennia, a 10,000 square km portion […] -
![Rockefeller University / University of Guelph 18-Feb-2007 Scientists complete DNA portrait of US, Canadian bird species, Guyanese bats At unprecedented levels of difficulty involving highly biodiverse and continent-sized landscapes, scientists […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/02/Trachops_cirrhosus_PICT1680-115x115.jpg "Potential new bird, bat species revealed by extensive DNA barcode studies")
Potential new bird, bat species revealed by extensive DNA barcode studies
Posted on February 18, 2007 | No CommentsRockefeller University / University of Guelph 18-Feb-2007 Scientists complete DNA portrait of US, Canadian bird species, Guyanese bats At unprecedented levels of difficulty involving highly biodiverse and continent-sized landscapes, scientists […] -
![Census of Marine Life 10-Dec-2006 A host of record-breaking discoveries and revelations that stretch the extreme frontiers of marine knowledge were achieved by the Census of Marine Life in 2006, […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/12/Hippopodius-B-1d-blogger-115x115.jpg "Extreme Life, Marine Style, Highlights 2006 Ocean Census; Frontiers of Marine Science Stretched by Census experts")
Extreme Life, Marine Style, Highlights 2006 Ocean Census; Frontiers of Marine Science Stretched by Census experts
Posted on December 10, 2006 | No CommentsCensus of Marine Life 10-Dec-2006 A host of record-breaking discoveries and revelations that stretch the extreme frontiers of marine knowledge were achieved by the Census of Marine Life in 2006, […] -
![13-Nov-2006 University of Helsinki / Rockefeller University, New York ‘Growing stock’ expanding in most forested nations, even with modest prosperity An increasing number of countries and regions are transitioning from […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/11/tehoste_wf-115x81.jpg "End of deforestation in view? Experts advance new way to size up global forest resources")
End of deforestation in view? Experts advance new way to size up global forest resources
Posted on November 13, 2006 | No Comments13-Nov-2006 University of Helsinki / Rockefeller University, New York ‘Growing stock’ expanding in most forested nations, even with modest prosperity An increasing number of countries and regions are transitioning from […] -
![National Forest Congress, Ottawa www.nfc-cfn.ca Sept. 24, 2006 Create National Accounting Systems To Reflect All Values Of Boreal Forests: Economist It’s time to create a comprehensive accounting system for natural […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/09/boreal-forest-floor-2607-115x115.jpg "Carbon capture, water filtration, other boreal forest ecoservices worth estimated $250 billion per year: Economist")
Carbon capture, water filtration, other boreal forest ecoservices worth estimated $250 billion per year: Economist
Posted on September 22, 2006 | No CommentsNational Forest Congress, Ottawa www.nfc-cfn.ca Sept. 24, 2006 Create National Accounting Systems To Reflect All Values Of Boreal Forests: Economist It’s time to create a comprehensive accounting system for natural […] -
![31 July 2006 Census of Marine Life A startling revelation about the number of different kinds of bacteria in the deep-sea raises fundamental new questions about microbial lifeand evolution in […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/07/1519_web-115x115.jpg "Ocean microbe census discovers diverse world of rare bacteria")
Ocean microbe census discovers diverse world of rare bacteria
Posted on July 31, 2006 | No Comments31 July 2006 Census of Marine Life A startling revelation about the number of different kinds of bacteria in the deep-sea raises fundamental new questions about microbial lifeand evolution in […] -
![14 Dec 05 Census of Marine Life A physconect siphonophore, Marrus sp., photographed during NOAA’s Arctic “Hidden Ocean” expedition in support of the Census of Marine Life. (c) 2005, Kevin […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2005/12/1_physonect_siphonophore-115x115.jpg "‘Fish with chips’ reporting from ocean among highlights at Census of Marine Life mid-point")
‘Fish with chips’ reporting from ocean among highlights at Census of Marine Life mid-point
Posted on December 14, 2005 | No Comments14 Dec 05 Census of Marine Life A physconect siphonophore, Marrus sp., photographed during NOAA’s Arctic “Hidden Ocean” expedition in support of the Census of Marine Life. (c) 2005, Kevin […] -
![23 Oct 05 Census of Marine Life Seafood prices collected from U.S. restaurant menus dating to the 1850s will help plot the shifting harvest of marine species, according to a […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2005/10/coml101705_1-115x115.jpg "Restaurant seafood prices since 1850s help plot marine harvests through history")
Restaurant seafood prices since 1850s help plot marine harvests through history
Posted on October 23, 2005 | No Comments23 Oct 05 Census of Marine Life Seafood prices collected from U.S. restaurant menus dating to the 1850s will help plot the shifting harvest of marine species, according to a […] -
![25 Oct 05 DIVERSITAS, Paris By diluting the pool of virus targets and hosts, biodiversity reduces their impact on humans and provides a form of global health insurance, biodiversity experts […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2005/10/40955580_sars_ap_203-115x115.jpg "Valuing biodiversity services, including its insurance against disease")
Valuing biodiversity services, including its insurance against disease
Posted on October 5, 2005 | No Comments25 Oct 05 DIVERSITAS, Paris By diluting the pool of virus targets and hosts, biodiversity reduces their impact on humans and provides a form of global health insurance, biodiversity experts […] -
![29 Jul 05 Census of Marine Life A historic expedition of Census of Marine Life explorers to the planet’s most northern reaches has revealed a surprising density and diversity of […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2005/07/Crossota_sp_Raskoff-115x115.jpg "Census of Marine Life explorers surprised by diversity, density of Arctic creatures")
Census of Marine Life explorers surprised by diversity, density of Arctic creatures
Posted on July 5, 2005 | No Comments29 Jul 05 Census of Marine Life A historic expedition of Census of Marine Life explorers to the planet’s most northern reaches has revealed a surprising density and diversity of […] -
![Millennium Ecosystem Assessment / United Nations University March 30, 2005 A landmark study released today reveals that approximately 60 percent (15 out of 24) of the ecosystem services that support […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/MEA-115x115.jpg "Millennium Ecosystem Assessment: New Report Warns Ecosystem Changes Will Continue to Worsen, Hampering Global Development Goals")
Millennium Ecosystem Assessment: New Report Warns Ecosystem Changes Will Continue to Worsen, Hampering Global Development Goals
Posted on March 30, 2005 | No CommentsMillennium Ecosystem Assessment / United Nations University March 30, 2005 A landmark study released today reveals that approximately 60 percent (15 out of 24) of the ecosystem services that support […] -
![21 Mar 05 United Nations University South America’s giant Pantanal wetlands, one of the world’s most bio-diverse ecosystems, is at growing risk from intensive peripheral agricultural, industrial and urban development […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2005/03/37pantanal1-115x115.jpg "South America’s vast Pantanal wetland may become next Everglades, UNU experts warn")
South America’s vast Pantanal wetland may become next Everglades, UNU experts warn
Posted on March 21, 2005 | No Comments21 Mar 05 United Nations University South America’s giant Pantanal wetlands, one of the world’s most bio-diverse ecosystems, is at growing risk from intensive peripheral agricultural, industrial and urban development […] -
![1-Mar-2005 Census of Marine Life Once a dominant species, the volume of cod on the Scotian Shelf has plunged 96% since the 1850s, according to a landmark research to be […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2005/03/cod-115x115.jpg "First ever estimate of cod fishery in 1850s reveals 96% decline on Scotian Shelf")
First ever estimate of cod fishery in 1850s reveals 96% decline on Scotian Shelf
Posted on March 1, 2005 | No Comments1-Mar-2005 Census of Marine Life Once a dominant species, the volume of cod on the Scotian Shelf has plunged 96% since the 1850s, according to a landmark research to be […] -
![23 Nov 04 Census of Marine Life Even in Europe and the best studied seas, the rapid ongoing discovery of new marine species shows no end in sight, according to […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2004/11/Census_1-115x115.jpg "Census of Marine Life – Discoveries and Highlights 2004: Scientists add 4m+ records")
Census of Marine Life – Discoveries and Highlights 2004: Scientists add 4m+ records
Posted on November 23, 2004 | No Comments23 Nov 04 Census of Marine Life Even in Europe and the best studied seas, the rapid ongoing discovery of new marine species shows no end in sight, according to […] -
![03 Nov 04 United Nations University, Programme for Biotechnology in Latin America and the Caribbean The use of biotechnologies originally intended to remedy crop infestations and other problems is being pioneered […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/03/34treasure-115x115.jpg "Scientists pioneer biotech techniques to halt infestation of history, art treasures in tropics")
Scientists pioneer biotech techniques to halt infestation of history, art treasures in tropics
Posted on November 3, 2004 | No Comments03 Nov 04 United Nations University, Programme for Biotechnology in Latin America and the Caribbean The use of biotechnologies originally intended to remedy crop infestations and other problems is being pioneered […] -
![05 Aug 04 Census of Marine Life Exploring life in the mid-Atlantic at various depths down to 4 km (2.5 miles), 60 scientists from 13 countries on a two-month expedition […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2004/08/banner2_600px_innerglow3-115x100.gif "Two-month study of life in mid-Atlantic yields trove of species, new insights & questions")
Two-month study of life in mid-Atlantic yields trove of species, new insights & questions
Posted on August 5, 2004 | No Comments05 Aug 04 Census of Marine Life Exploring life in the mid-Atlantic at various depths down to 4 km (2.5 miles), 60 scientists from 13 countries on a two-month expedition […] -
![24 Jun 04 Census of Marine Life A new ‘Census of Marine Life’ project based in Alaska with global partners seeks to find lifeforms in the world’s oldest seawater. Full […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2004/06/the-arctic-effects-on-marine-life-115x115.jpg "Melting ice cap gives urgency to new Census of Marine Life project in Arctic Ocean")
Melting ice cap gives urgency to new Census of Marine Life project in Arctic Ocean
Posted on June 24, 2004 | No Comments24 Jun 04 Census of Marine Life A new ‘Census of Marine Life’ project based in Alaska with global partners seeks to find lifeforms in the world’s oldest seawater. Full […] -
![United Nations University 19 Feb 2004 To decide whether a new product seeking patent protection is novel or based upon traditional knowledge, officials require free access to indigenous secrets. Several […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/TK-115x115.jpg "UNU Report: End Catch-22 for Indigenous People")
UNU Report: End Catch-22 for Indigenous People
Posted on February 19, 2004 | No CommentsUnited Nations University 19 Feb 2004 To decide whether a new product seeking patent protection is novel or based upon traditional knowledge, officials require free access to indigenous secrets. Several […] -
![23 Oct 03 Census of Marine Life An estimated 5,000 previously unknown ocean fish species and hundreds of thousands of other marine life forms are yet to be discovered, according […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2003/10/emb1-115x115.jpg "How many fish in the sea? Census of Marine Life launches first report")
How many fish in the sea? Census of Marine Life launches first report
Posted on October 23, 2003 | No Comments23 Oct 03 Census of Marine Life An estimated 5,000 previously unknown ocean fish species and hundreds of thousands of other marine life forms are yet to be discovered, according […] -
![21 Aug 2003 Census of Marine Life International Experts Meet to Expand Study of Seamounts and Submarine Canyons As These Nurseries for New Species Become Subject to Commercial Harvest Amid […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/seamounts2-115x115.jpg "Mountains of the Seas")
Mountains of the Seas
Posted on August 21, 2003 | No Comments21 Aug 2003 Census of Marine Life International Experts Meet to Expand Study of Seamounts and Submarine Canyons As These Nurseries for New Species Become Subject to Commercial Harvest Amid […]