Integrated terrestrial-freshwater planning doubles tropical freshwater conservation
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A new study finds that integrating terrestrial and freshwater conservation planning doubles protection of tropical freshwater ecosystems. This approach can increase freshwater species protection by up to 600% with only a 1% reduction in terrestrial species protection.
Coverage from 4 institutions
- Integrated terrestrial-freshwater planning doubles tropical freshwater conservation American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) · Oct 1, 2020 · first to report
- Amazon study shows big conservation gains possible for imperilled freshwater ecosystems Lancaster University · Oct 1, 2020
- Conservation planning in Amazon should prioritize aquatic biodiversity, study concludes Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo · Oct 1, 2020
- Tweaks to land-based conservation efforts would pay huge freshwater ecosystem dividends Oregon State University · Oct 2, 2020