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We may not know exactly who is in the deep ocean...

... but new research reveals that deep-sea ecosystems are more connected across oceans than shallow waters, meaning we need for conservation strategies that protect biodiversity at all depths:

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Deep-sea life connects across oceans - Conservation Corridor
Deep-sea ecosystems are more connected across oceans than shallow waters, emphasizing the need for conservation strategies that protect biodiversity at all depths.
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September 12, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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We're helping spread the word about GECOT! 🧰⚒️

GECOT is an open-source connectivity tool that can address cumulative effects between conservation actions and optimize connectivity planning:

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GECOT: new tool to optimize connectivity under budget constraints - Conservation Corridor
GECOT is an open-source tool that models conservation and restoration planning as a connectivity optimization problem, allowing practitioners to account for cumulative effects between conservation act...
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September 9, 2025 at 1:28 PM
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Need another tool in your connectivity toolbox?🛠️

Check out Connecting Landscapes(CoLa) to help integrate habitat connectivity into land-use planning and development assessments:

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Connecting Landscapes (CoLa): new tool to facilitate conservation led development - Conservation Corridor
CoLa functions as a new decision support system designed to make it easier to integrate assessments of habitat connectivity into land-use planning and development.
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August 29, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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Will the world's protected areas be enough to safeguard species from major biodiversity threats?

New research shows 76% of highly threatened areas lack adequate protection. Read more in our latest digest:

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Are protected areas missing the most threatened landscapes? - Conservation Corridor
Despite the increased focus on creating protected areas to achieve large-scale conservation goals like 30x30, a new assessment reveals that many species across multiple taxa still face widespread and ...
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August 8, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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The relationship between biodiversity and habitat connectivity is complicated!

We highlight new research that shows woodland connectivity enhances biodiversity, especially in landscapes with low woodland cover.

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Connectivity matters - but especially where woodland cover is scarce - Conservation Corridor
Invertebrate surveys from the UK show that woodland connectivity enhances biodiversity, especially in landscapes with low woodland cover, highlighting the need for targeted restoration to maximize eco...
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July 10, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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Wouldn't it be nice if everything was rolled up in one place?

Get a summary of the latest news, science, and ideas on corridors and connectivity - once a month.

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July 7, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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New research advances efforts to protect marine species by identifying key migration sites and corridors. Learn more in our latest digest 🌊🌊🌊

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Identifying key connections for migratory marine animals - Conservation Corridor
A global assessment of migratory networks for over 100 species provides a baseline for managers and policymakers to use for improved transboundary cooperation.
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June 19, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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How can we reduce road mortality and improve connectivity for wildlife?

Read our newest digest to learn more about the strategy that reduced amphibian road mortality by 80%!

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Wildlife underpasses reduce amphibian mortality - Conservation Corridor
Two underpasses constructed under a road in Vermont reduced overall amphibian mortality by 80% over seven years, with a 94% decrease in mortality of non-arboreal amphibians.
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June 12, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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"connectivity is likely to be more impacted as ocean depth increases, meaning that species will be less likely to find suitable habitats under climate change at the greatest ocean depths"

Read more in our latest digest...
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Climate warming disproportionately impacts deep-sea connectivity - Conservation Corridor
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.
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June 3, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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Biodiversity leakage could compromise the efficacy of conservation projects like 30x30. New research breaks down how to confront this “leakage.”

Learn more in our latest digest:
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Fixing biodiversity leakage to improve conservation success - Conservation Corridor
Although local conservation efforts may be successful, they can also shift biodiversity problems to connected regions without actually solving them.
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May 28, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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What's the optimal width for corridors?
New research shows that "pinch points" may not effect corridor effectiveness for insects.

Read more in our latest digest 🦋
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Do pinch points in corridors matter for insect biodiversity? - Conservation Corridor
Surveys of grasshoppers and butterflies across timber plantations in South Africa add to our understanding of how corridor width impacts corridor effectiveness.
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May 21, 2025 at 12:50 PM
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Habitat fragmentation affects even the smallest creatures!

Learn more about edge effects and soil microorganisms in our newest digest 🦠🦠🦠
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Habitat fragmentation and edges matter for soil microorganisms - Conservation Corridor
New research reveals the significant impact of fragmented habitat on bacteria and fungi in the soil, which provide key ecosystem services but are rarely studied in such a context.
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May 15, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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Road underpasses can help wildlife avoid habitat fragmentation, but new research shows that #lightpollution may affect the benefits of road underpasses for wildlife.

The good news... it's reversible!
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Light pollution decreases usefulness of road underpasses - Conservation Corridor
A new study on highway underpasses used by mammals highlights the challenges of maintaining connectivity for wildlife in an artificially brightened world.
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May 10, 2025 at 8:57 PM
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A new guide from the Staying Connected Initiative dives into connectivity in Northeastern North America. Read our latest digest to learn more about this new resource!
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New guidance for transboundary conservation - Conservation Corridor
A new publication from the partners of the Staying Connected Initiative synthesizes recent insights on connectivity conservation across eastern Canada, the northeastern United States, and many Indigen...
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May 8, 2025 at 1:02 AM
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Happy Earth Day! 🌎🌈
April 23, 2025 at 12:53 AM
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Marine reserve networks have outsized benefits for both reefs and fisheries. Learn more in our newest digest 🐠🐙

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Marine reserve networks have outsized benefits for both reefs and fisheries - Conservation Corridor
An analysis of coral groupers along the Great Barrier Reef shows that although marine reserves cover only 30% of reef habitat, they generate 50% of the larvae and almost half of the total fishery yiel...
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April 19, 2025 at 11:58 AM
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New digest alert 🚨🚨🚨

Check out our latest digest on how connectivity can help marine ecosystems recover from heat waves!

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Connectivity promotes resilience to marine heat waves - Conservation Corridor
A decade after a severe marine heat wave hit the coast of Western Australia, surveys show that connectivity was key for recolonization and survival of impacted kelp populations.
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April 10, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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The 96,000-acre corridor, situated along and between the Kittatinny Ridge and Highlands, contains ideal habitat for state-endangered bobcats and wood turtles, while protecting drinking water for residents of northern NJ. www.tapinto.net/towns/philli...
The Nature Conservancy and Partners Protect 454 Acres in Northwestern New Jersey
Discover how The Nature Conservancy is preserving vital habitats in New Jerseys Appalachians, ensuring wildlife thrives and water stays clean.
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April 8, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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Looking for info on habitat corridors, landscape connectivity, or biodiversity conservation?

Check out our archive of digests, where we breakdown the latest science into digestible summaries.

Sort by taxa, theme, and location!
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April 4, 2025 at 7:19 PM
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Many countries and US states have pledged to protect 30% of their land and water by 2030 in order to preserve biodiversity, but will they succeed if protected areas are unconnected?

Learn more about the state of 30x30 connectivity in our latest digest...
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Less than 3% of U.S. land is protected and connected - Conservation Corridor
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.
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April 4, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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Have you considered the effects of fences on connectivity for wildlife?

Check out our newest digest, which highlights new research on targeted fence removal for migratory animals. 🚧🚧🚧

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Fence removal improves connectivity for migratory wildebeests - Conservation Corridor
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.
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March 27, 2025 at 12:53 AM
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Earlier this month, lawmakers in Florida approved 35,000 acres of critical conservation land for protection. This investment adds land to the Florida Wildlife Corridor that will help to secure habitat for wildlife and enhance landscape connectivity.

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Acreage acquisition expands Florida’s protected lands with major conservation investment; Collier-Hendry corridor included
Nearly 4,000 acres in Collier and Hendry counties are part of a nearly 35,000-acre package of what is labeled as critical conservation land approved for protection Wednesday.Additionally, approval of ...
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March 17, 2025 at 10:25 PM
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Does fragmentation reduce biodiversity? New research provides insights into a 50-year-old debate 🌎

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Resolving a 50-year debate: fragmentation decreases biodiversity on multiple scales - Conservation Corridor
A global-wide comparison between continuous and fragmented landscapes leverages data from over 4,000 taxa to refute claims that habitat fragmentation can increase biodiversity at landscape scales.
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March 17, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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New research highlights the gaps in connectivity for migratory birds. Dig into the specifics in our latest digest 🐦🌎

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Global connectivity of migratory birds at risk - Conservation Corridor
An assessment of over 100 migratory bird species across the Western Hemisphere shows that the combination of climate change and land use change is putting many migratory connections at very high risk.
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March 13, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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Happy to share that the first paper of my PhD is out!

We developed a trait-based framework 🌱🦜 to quantify how plant-frugivore interactions and animal movement shape plant functional connectivity—the dispersal of seeds between habitat patches.

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March 6, 2025 at 4:41 PM