Roy Chapman Andrews and the business of exploring: cetology and conservation in progressive America

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This article discusses cetologist and natural historian Roy Chapman Andrews' research expeditions in the Pacific, observations of whale species and the Asian whale industry's use of whale by-products, and his successful attempts to turn natural history into a profitable business. Late 19th century science was subsidized by wealthy philanthropists and foundations which influenced the direction of research programs; Andrews incorporated scientific modernization into the whaling industry.

Asia, Research, History, Behavior, Whales, Whaling, Natural history, Marine resources conservation, Andrews, Roy Chapman

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New hope: A village in the Amazon

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A research project is undertaken to determine the hunting and eating habits about the Nueva Esperanza (New Hope) people, which is one of the communities on the remote Yavari River. They lived along Amazonian shores for thousands of years, using the resources of the forest and these families are interviewed about their health, diet and other ways of life so that the new plans are made to improve their lifestyles.

Periodical Publishers, Periodicals, Farm Periodicals, Personal narratives, Excerpt, Voyages and travels

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In harm's way

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Research supports the theory that pesticide usage is directly linked to health problems in humans. Studies on human populations located near agricultural areas show a correlation between pesticide exposure and cancer rates, low birth weights and infant mortality. Test scores from grade-school children also indicate pesticide exposure may interfere with cognitive ability.

Agriculture, Environmental aspects, Agricultural chemicals, Pesticides

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