Natural scientists are increasingly interested in social research because they recognize that
conservation problems are commonly social problems. Interpreting social research …

Sharks are considered the apex predator of coral reefs, but the consequences of their global
depletion are uncertain. Here we explore the ecological roles of sharks on coral reefs and …

Abstract For the Pacific Islands, community-based adaptation activities are crucial, and yet it
remains uncertain whether they are effectively promoting long-term adaptive capacity. Here …

Protected areas (PAs) are a key strategy for protecting biological resources, but they vary
considerably in their effectiveness and are frequently reported as having negative impacts …

Abstract In 1985, Michael Soulé asked,“What is conservation biology?” We revisit this
question more than 25 years later and offer a revised set of core principles in light of the …

Protected areas in tropical countries are managed under different governance regimes, the
relative effectiveness of which in avoiding deforestation has been the subject of recent …

Global biodiversity losses continue despite tremendous growth in the volume of
conservation science and many local successes. Research that can achieve conservation …

The land sparing-sharing model provides a powerful heuristic and analytical framework for
understanding the potential of agricultural landscapes to support wild species. However, its …

Background Community-based conservation (CBC) promotes the idea that long-term
conservation success requires engaging with, and providing benefits for local communities …

Tropical forests and coral reefs host a disproportionately large share of global biodiversity
and provide ecosystem functions and services used by millions of people. Yet, ongoing …