Achieving U.S. 30×30 goals in state-level policy
As individual states create more concrete plans for achieving 30x30 goals, Michigan provides one example of how these plans can take shape.
Identifying key connections for migratory marine animals
A global assessment of migratory networks for over 100 species provides a baseline for managers and policymakers to use for improved transboundary cooperation.
Climate warming disproportionately impacts deep-sea connectivity
A global assessment of range shifts in the ocean under climate change shows that the deepest zones are likely to lose the highest amount of connectivity.
Fixing biodiversity leakage to improve conservation success
Although local conservation efforts may be successful, they can also shift biodiversity problems to connected regions without actually solving them.
Light pollution decreases usefulness of road underpasses
A new study on highway underpasses used by mammals highlights the challenges of maintaining connectivity for wildlife in an artificially brightened world.
Less than 3% of U.S. land is protected and connected
A connectivity assessment of U.S. protected areas highlights how results can change according to scale and context, emphasizing the need for standardized reporting frameworks.
Fence removal improves connectivity for migratory wildebeests
A new approach to identifying areas for fence removal shows that even modest levels of removal can lead to significant gains in connectivity without a huge price tag.
Land sharing, sparing and connectivity aid tiger recovery
India's efforts to protect tiger populations provide a template for conserving large carnivores in an increasingly human-dominated landscape.
Marine protections account for 10% of fish on coral reefs
Underwater surveys of fish at over 1,200 tropical reef sites reveal the extent to which protecting and connecting coral ecosystems is effective in conserving marine biodiversity.
The matrix matters for biodiversity
Simulations of individuals show how their behavior changes according to risk aversion when they cross the often dangerous matrix between fragmented habitat patches.
Hurricanes promote connectivity for corals and their diseases
Hurricane Irma, which struck Florida in 2017, led to a significant increase in coral larval dispersal - but also facilitated the spread of stony coral tissue loss disease.
Road mitigation structures: do they work for all species?
Camera traps deployed across South Texas show how both the structural and environmental characteristics of road mitigation structures influence which species use them.