Reef roulette: coral reefs on the island of Maui take their chances amid an onslaught of environmental variables

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Eric Brown of the Pacific Whale Foundation has spent ten years monitoring changes in the island of Maui's coral reefs. Data gathered identifies reef areas in need of environmental protection. The data reveals changes in the reefs are "site specific," with some reefs regenerating quickly from wave and human damage, while other reefs continue to decline.

Hawaii, Environmental aspects, Coral reefs and islands, Coral reefs, Maui, Brown, Eric

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The last of the first forests

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Naturalist Peter Quimby is educating governments and the public on the importance of old growth forests. Old growth stands have a wide diversity of tree species, so soils are not depleted of specific nutrients. The stands also prevent erosion, provide information on geological and natural history and maintain a viable ecosystem.

Interview, Naturalists, Forest ecology, Old growth forests, Quinby, Peter

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Home of the great spirit: Manitoulin island

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The Manitoulin island situated in the lake Huron's north channel, offers a true wilderness experience along with canoeing, birding and hiking. The island boasts a wide range of rare plants and birds that are only found in the island.

Description and travel, Islands, Manitoulin Island

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