Gemma Conroy
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Gemma Conroy’s Contributions:
Rodent DNA Reveals a Centuries-Old Black-Market Fur Trade
Historians have long suspected an illegal sealskin trade in the South Pacific, but few records exist. Recent research on invasive rats and mice could help confirm their suspicions.
Jan 16, 2023 | 900 words, about 4 minutes
An Australian Park Brings Back Rats
Species reintroductions often focus on the threatened and endangered. But one rewilding project in Australia shows that transplanting common species can give ecosystems a much-needed leg up.
Jan 11, 2023 | 850 words, about 4 minutes
Can Sculptures Help Coral Reefs Bounce Back?
Underwater sculptures are becoming a trend on degraded reefs. Are they helping the reef recover, or are they just a tourism draw?
Aug 18, 2022 | 750 words, about 3 minutes
Can a Cold Water Bath Save the Great Barrier Reef?
Lack of action on climate change is forcing scientists to devise ever more elaborate ways to stave off the damage.
Feb 19, 2021 | 700 words, about 3 minutes
Overheated Reefs Are Caught in a Vicious Carbon Cycle
A Mediterranean reef is turning tropical and could contribute to global warming.
Mar 16, 2020 | 650 words, about 3 minutes
Great Barrier Grief
People living near the Great Barrier Reef are deeply worried about its future, and scientists say it’s time for the government to listen.
May 16, 2019 | 550 words, about 2 minutes
Stopping Marine Roadkill
Scientists are taking cues from road impacts on wildlife to keep whales and sharks safe from ships.
Feb 13, 2019 | 600 words, about 3 minutes
Seagrass Safeguards Human History
Like security vaults, seagrass meadows help preserve underwater heritage.
Jan 7, 2019 | 550 words, about 2 minutes
150 Years of Shifting Global Fishing
A new data set shows how marine fishing has changed over time.
Aug 22, 2018 | 900 words, about 4 minutes
We Have Unrealistic Beauty Standards for Coral, Too
Virtual reality experiments show people value pretty reefs over healthy ones.
May 30, 2018 | 750 words, about 3 minutes