The fertilisation of the Amazon rainforest by Saharan dust
Photo credit Written by: Kat McGee The Amazon rainforest The Amazon rainforest covers an area of 6 million square kilometres
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Letting Mother Nature do her job: Bioremediation at Toxic Waste Sites
Photo credit Written by: Amelia Blamey Anthropologists consider waste to be a defining characteristic of civilisation[i]. However, recent centuries have
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They’re Not Frogotten: How Are New Zealand’s Native Amphibians Doing?
Photo credit Written by: Emily Stephens How often have you seen a native frog in your local bush or forest?
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The tension between conservation and tourism in New Zealand: A Case Study on Kauri Dieback Disease
Photo credit Written by: Michaela Cleary New Zealand’s pristine natural landscapes and unique biodiversity are key attractions for domestic and
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The brilliance of resilience: How do our native fish fare?
Written by: Stuart Caird, Master of Science (Environmental Science) student Photo credit As the ever-present and passionate voice of Dr
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Freshwater Monitoring in New Zealand: Past, Present & Future
Written by: Amy Gault, Master of Science (Environmental Science) student Photo credit Our freshwater environments support our way of life
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Invasive Effects on Tongariro National Park
Written by: Daniel Davis Photo credit The Desert Road, the notorious highway from Turangi to Waiouru is populated by volcanoes and
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Mud and Mangroves
Written by: Eleanor West Photo credit The Coromandel Peninsula boasts some of the most idyllic beaches in New Zealand; golden
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The Therapeutic Benefits of Nature: Forest Bathing in Japan
Written by: Michael F Simpson Photo credit “I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my
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