Conservation Research

Our scientific research programs combine cutting-edge technology with traditional ecological knowledge to develop evidence-based conservation strategies that work.

Marine Conservation

Shark and ocean ecosystem research

Wildlife Monitoring

Technology-enhanced species tracking

Habitat Protection

Critical ecosystem preservation

Core Research Areas

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Conservation Genetics

Using DNA analysis to understand genetic diversity, population health, and guide breeding programs for endangered species recovery.

  • • Genome sequencing of 234 endangered species
  • • Genetic rescue programs for 12 populations
  • • eDNA monitoring in 89 ecosystems
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Climate Adaptation

Studying how species respond to climate change and developing strategies to help wildlife adapt to rapidly changing environments.

  • • Migration pattern analysis for 567 species
  • • Habitat suitability modeling
  • • Assisted migration programs
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Disease Ecology

Understanding wildlife diseases to prevent extinctions and protect both animal and human health through One Health approaches.

  • • Pathogen screening in 45 ecosystems
  • • Vaccine development for 8 species
  • • Disease outbreak prediction models
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Habitat Restoration

Developing science-based restoration techniques to rebuild degraded ecosystems and create resilient wildlife habitats.

  • • Restored 2.4M hectares of habitat
  • • Native species reintroduction protocols
  • • Soil microbiome restoration
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Behavioral Ecology

Studying animal behavior to inform conservation strategies and reduce human-wildlife conflict through understanding.

  • • Movement ecology of 234 species
  • • Social structure analysis
  • • Foraging behavior optimization
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Marine Biology

Protecting ocean ecosystems through research on coral reefs, marine mammals, and the impacts of ocean acidification.

  • • Coral reef restoration techniques
  • • Marine protected area effectiveness
  • • Microplastic impact studies

Featured Research Projects

Amazon Biodiversity Baseline Study

Active

Comprehensive species inventory using environmental DNA sampling across 50,000 sq km of Amazon rainforest to establish biodiversity baselines before climate tipping points.

Lead Researcher: Dr. Maria Santos
Duration: 2024-2027
Funding: $2.3M

Tiger Connectivity Corridor Genetics

Active

Using genetic analysis to identify critical corridors for tiger movement between fragmented populations, informing land protection priorities across India and Nepal.

Lead Researcher: Dr. Raj Patel
Duration: 2023-2026
Funding: $1.8M

Coral Resilience to Ocean Warming

Active

Identifying heat-resistant coral genotypes and developing assisted evolution techniques to create climate-resilient reef ecosystems for the future.

Lead Researcher: Dr. Sarah Chen
Duration: 2025-2028
Funding: $3.2M

Recent Publications

Machine Learning Applications in Wildlife Population Monitoring

Chen, S., Patel, R., Santos, M., et al. (2025). Nature Conservation, 47, 234-251.

Revolutionary approach using computer vision and AI to automate population counts with 98% accuracy across multiple species.

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Genetic Rescue Success in Critically Endangered Vaquita Population

Martinez, J., Thompson, K., Liu, W. (2025). Science, 381(6658), 567-571.

First successful genetic rescue of marine mammal using innovative breeding protocols and genomic selection techniques.

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Climate Refugia Mapping for Tropical Biodiversity Hotspots

Anderson, P., Garcia, L., Kim, S. (2024). Conservation Biology, 38(4), e14089.

Identifies critical climate refugia that will remain suitable for biodiversity under various warming scenarios through 2100.

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Community-Based Conservation Economics in Southeast Asia

Wong, A., Rahman, M., Nguyen, T. (2024). Environmental Economics, 15(3), 145-162.

Economic analysis showing 3.2x ROI for community-led conservation versus traditional protected area management.

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Global Research Network

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89

University Partners

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234

Research Stations

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1,247

Scientists Involved

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67

Countries

ResearchDAO: Democratizing Science

Our decentralized research funding platform has revolutionized how conservation science gets funded, removing bureaucracy and accelerating critical research.

$8.4M

Total Funded

342

Projects Supported

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