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plastic nurdle found on a beach in North Norfolk, UK. © Ed Marshall

plastic nurdle found on a beach in North Norfolk, UK. © Ed Marshall

Explained

Insightful guides and explainers on the issues, landscapes, seascapes and species we work with.

Bottom trawling and its impact
A bottom trawling boat with nets deployed. © Garth Cripps
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Bottom trawling and its impact

What is bottom trawling, why is it bad for the ocean, and how Fauna & Flora is addressing it by supporting marine protec...
Is ecotourism good for nature?
Tourist watching African elephants from hotel pool, Namunyak Wildlife Conservancy. © Juan Pablo Moreiras / Fauna & Flora
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Is ecotourism good for nature?

Is ecotourism just greenwashing? How to tell whether a wildlife holiday is good for nature and local communities.
Six small animals with weirdly big names
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Six small animals with weirdly big names

Read about six species with funny and misleading names that make them sound bigger and fiercer than they are.
Our work with Small Island Developing States
Union Island, St Vincent and the Grenadines. © Jacob Bock / Fauna & Flora
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Our work with Small Island Developing States

Learn about the unique set of challenges faced by small island nations and how Fauna & Flora is helping to tackle them.
Why conservation must be in local hands
Sergeant Major, Elizabeth Gasi. Southern National Park rangers' post, South Sudan. © Fauna & Flora
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Why conservation must be in local hands

A significant proportion of the world’s remaining biodiversity is currently protected by Indigenous Peoples. Their ances...