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See It Before It's Gone: The Paradox of 'Last Chance Tourism' on the Great Barrier Reef

Sep. 22, 2016 — Many of the tourists now flocking to see Australia's Great Barrier Reef (GBR) are hoping to 'see it before it's gone' in the latest example of what's ... read more

Don't Feed the Monkeys: Why Your Generosity Is Harming Their Health

May 20, 2016 — Tourists who feed wild monkeys in Morocco are risking the health of an endangered species by making them larger, more susceptible to disease, and more stressed, according to new ... read more

High Death Rates from Unnatural Causes for Male Lions in Cecil the Lion's Park

Feb. 22, 2016 — When Cecil the Lion was killed last year by a trophy hunter in Zimbabwe, it caused an international outcry. Now researchers have calculated that many ... read more

A Lion Tale: Humans Cause Most Mountain Lion Deaths in Southern California

July 15, 2015 — A 13-year study combined genetic and demographic data to determine that even though hunting mountain lions is prohibited in California, humans caused more than half the known ... read more

Medical Tourism: Implications for Patients, Health Systems

June 30, 2015 — Patients who travel abroad for medical treatment risk returning with complications or infections that require costly treatment, and is one of the issues highlighted in a new handbook exploring ... read more

Compromise Needed on Roads Through Sensitive Wild Areas

Aug. 18, 2014 — Compromise solutions must be found when it comes to roads built through sensitive tropical and subtropical areas, say experts. While developing nations need to deploy ... read more

Freeways as Fences, Trapping the Mountain Lions of Los Angeles

Aug. 14, 2014 — That mountain lions have managed to survive at all in the Santa Monica Mountains of California -- in the vicinity of Los Angeles -- is a testament to the resilience of ... read more

Scientists Use Flickr Photos to Assess Value of Natural Tourist Attractions

Oct. 21, 2013 — Scientists use social media -- vacation photos from Flickr -- to study how people use natural areas for tourism ... read more

New Park Protects 15,000 Gorillas

Jan. 31, 2013 — The Republic of Congo has declared a new national park that protects a core population of the 125,000 western lowland gorillas discovered by WCS ... read more

Human Disturbances Keep Elk on High Alert

Nov. 28, 2012 — Researchers have discovered that elk are more frequently and more easily disturbed by human behavior such as ATV drivers than by their natural predators like bears ... read more

Mexico Stages Drill on Anniversary of 1985 Quake

Fishing Illegally? Google's All-Seeing Eye Is Watching You

DiCaprio Unveils Free Technology to Spy on Global Fishing

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What's Nature Worth? Count the Selfies

Sep. 9, 2016 — A research team used social media images to measure the value of outdoor recreation on public lands. The study analyzed more than 7,000 geotagged photos to calculate that conserved lands contributed ... read more

Bloom and Bust: Algae Takes a Heavy Toll on Florida Tourism

Aug. 4, 2016 — The harmful algae bloom affecting some South Florida beaches has driven away half of people considering visiting the Sunshine State and could deter nearly three-fourths of those thinking of traveling ... read more

In Polarized Political Climate, Study Finds Common Ground

Feb. 24, 2016 — In the midst of the 2016 presidential election season, headlines often tell the story of a polarized political climate in America. However, a recent national survey has found overwhelming bipartisan ... read more

Economic Significance of Cities Increases While That of Countries Falls

Nov. 18, 2015 — According to a European study, the most competitive cities are those with greater economic and political leadership and innovative ... read more

Peer-to-Peer Accommodation Services Change Travel Patterns in Many Ways

Nov. 2, 2015 — Have you ever used Airbnb or other peer-to-peer accommodation services when traveling? If yes, you are likely to travel more than you used to, you choose your destination from among a wider set of ... read more

New, Ultra-Detailed Maps of Great Lakes Recreational Use Will Inform Restoration Priorities

Oct. 1, 2015 — Exceptionally detailed maps of five Great Lakes recreational activities have now been mapped by researchers who say the information can be used to help prioritize restoration ... read more

Bicyclists Willing to Ride Up to 3 Miles to Catch Bus, Train

Jan. 16, 2015 — Only about 2 percent of commuters in three metro areas - Atlanta, the Twin Cities and Los Angeles - reported pedaling their bicycles to the transit station, suggesting the need for better ... read more

Bus Travel Between U.S. Cities Increases in 2014

Jan. 12, 2015 — Intercity bus departures grew 2.1 percent last year, research shows. The lead researcher says, "Once people switch to the bus, they often become frequent users, in part due to the generous ... read more

Commuting by Bicycle: Why the Irish Aren't Like the Dutch (Yet)

Nov. 11, 2014 — Cities around the world are pouring money into beautiful bicycle paths in hopes of convincing citizens to drive less and bike more. According to a new study, however, getting people to go from four ... read more

Bicycle-Friendly City Infrastructure in U.S. Significantly Increases Cycling to Work by Residents, Which Can Improve Health of Locals

Nov. 4, 2014 — The number of people commuting by bike has increased by 60% over the past decade, but until now, the increase has not been closely tied to a supportive city infrastructure. Researchers evaluated how ... read more