Seahorse samaritan

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Amanda Vincent attracted international conservation attention when her ground-breaking research into seahorse sex differences revealed that the seahorse population was under threat due to human activity. Vincent estimates that the international seahorse trade is worth $40 million, with the main demand coming from workers practising ancient Eastern medicine. Vincent's belief in working with local populations has led her to establish local co-operative conservation projects which do not threaten fishing livelihoods.

Behavior, Protection and preservation, Sea horses, Vincent, Amanda

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Hot to trot

Article Abstract:

Ballroom dancing has become a popular craze in the Philippines. Rich matrons who were either widowed or felt ignored by their husbands revived ballroom dancing when martial law restrictions were lifted in 1981. Dancing became even more popular when a number of prominent doctors recommended it as an exercise therapy. Women dance in a wide range of venues in the Philippines including hotels, fancy nightclubs or even fiestas in small towns.

Popular culture, Philippines, Ballroom dancing

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