This weekend this story crossed my desk:

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/21/magazine/palau-vs-the-poachers.html

It is a compelling story of technology working together with Rangers who are on the front lines of stopping the major extinction which is now underway.

The story itself includes these collaborators:

SkyTruth.org - who use advanced satellite imaging and human ingenuity to identify poachers on the seas around Palau (@SkyTruth)

Palau Rangers who pursue poachers, and face the risks

an adviser from the Pew Charitable Trust (@pewenvironment - a great resource!)

two Australian Navy officers, on loan to Palau

the Remeliik - a cutter capable of an open sea chase - also on loan from Australia

A compelling read - including graphic descriptions of the horrors of poaching

Upcoming: a partnership that offers the promise to up the world's game against poaching

#Climate #sustainable-fisheries #wilding