Sea otters were nearly hunted into extinction a century ago for their luxurious pelts. But they have been surging in population in the Gulf of Alaska, bringing both benefits to nearshore ecosystems and drawbacks to the shellfish economy. Described by commercial shellfish harvesters and Native Alaskans as pillagers of clams and crabs, sea otters are seen by many marine biologists as having positive impacts on kelp forests. by Justin Catanoso
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Booming sea otters and fading shellfish spark values clash in Alaska
HOMER, Alaska — Roarke Brown, a charter boat captain since 1972 in this picturesque fishing village, remembers being able to tread out onto the K...
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When environmental journalism in Latin America needed a regional voice, Maria Isabel Torres, Program Director of Mongabay Latam, focused on building one rooted in collaboration, empathy, and impact. From cross-border investigations on deforestation to stories amplifying women and Indigenous defenders, Maria Isabel and the team at Mongabay Latam have reshaped how environmental issues are reported across the region. Meet the person behind this journalism:
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She built a newsroom across 7 countries—Here’s how she did it
As Mongabay continues to expand its impact across the globe, few leaders embody the spirit of its mission more fully than Maria Isabel Torres, the ...