Thinking big

Article Abstract:

Brad Norman tracked the movements and biology of whales' sharks, one of the largest fish in the world, which is on the verge of extinction. Norman worked with the Australian Marine Conservation Society for his research on whale shark behavior that has helped scientists and managers to understand the impacts of ecotourism on whale sharks and how to minimize these impacts.

Australia, Management dynamics, Practice, Influence, Marine biologists, Extinction (Biology), Ecotourism, Whale shark, Norman, Brad

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Crucibles of evolution

Article Abstract:

The author refutes the popular belief that the evolution mechanism of natural selection is an orderly system of progress. Instead, he uses a variety of species to demonstrate the role of chance in determining which genetic traits survive and get passed on, however unusual or unsuitable for adaptation they may be.

United States, Cover Story, Natural selection, Adaptation (Biology), Evolutionary adaptation, Variation (Biology)

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Seeing the forest for the people

Article Abstract:

Successful programs promoting sustainable forest use are described. They involve developing working relationships between conservationists, villagers with land-use needs and governments that can legislate cooperative policies.

World, Management, Planning, Sustainable development, Deforestation, Land use, Forest conservation, Forest ecology

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