/r/conservation
A community for sharing and discussing Conservation Biology. The scientific study of the nature and status of Earth's biodiversity with the aim of protecting species, their habitats, and ecosystems from extinction.
Conservation kɒnsəˈveɪ
The action of conserving something, in particular: preservation, protection, or restoration of the natural environment and of wildlife.
A community for sharing and discussing links about Conservation Biology. The scientific study of the nature and status of Earth's biodiversity with the aim of protecting species, their habitats, and ecosystems from extinction.
If you believe that you can help educate people or help save a species, then feel free to discuss it here.
For general discussion of environmental issues and news head over to /r/Environment & /r/Ecology.
For discussions related to the broad topic of nature head over to /r/Nature
For discussions concerning real and accurate data on the Earth's climate check out /r/Climate.
Discussions concerning environmental policies and politics are at /r/Environmental_Policy.
Discussions concerning using technology to solve environmental problems can be found at /r/Envirotech.
/r/Environmental_Science is dedicated to environmental problem solving.
/r/Oceans is for discussion pertaining to the earth's oceans.
/r/Restoration_Ecology is dedicated to landscape and back-yard level attempts to restore degraded landscapes back to bounty.
/r/InvasiveSpecies is all about introduced and invasive species, reporting sightings and discussing their effects on native species.
/r/EndangeredSpecies is for discussions related to endangered species and /r/AntiPoaching is for news and discussion of illegal wildlife trafficking and prevention.
/r/DepthUnderground is for other discussions on a variety of topics.
/r/Divestment is for discussions related to reducing fossil fuel use.
/r/350 is for discussions related to Climate Action Campaigns.
/r/InspirationScience showing people how amazing the world is through a scientific perspective.
/r/Botany is for the discussion and study of plants.
/r/Ethnobotany is a place to post and discuss topics related to human usage of plants, with a focus on sustainable uses.
/r/conservation
Hey folks! At /r/Conservation we want to find new ways to encourage discussion of conservation topics and sharing of ideas and experiences. To do that, we're going to host a discussion topic each week that will be sticky-posted to the top of the subreddit to help get that conversation flowing and inspire change.
This week we're asking what documentaries you've seen that you enjoyed or made an impact on you. It could be something mainstream like something from the BBC Earth series, or a PBS/Nova documentary, or independent films like Blood Lions (NSFLions) and Seaspiracy.
Plus, what are some free videos people can enjoy on subjects that interest you?
looking for some books about or related to conservation or nature, specifically in Australia, though I'm open to books about other countries.
I'm also looking for a comprehensive book on Australian plants, I have alot of Flower and orchid books, but I'm looking for one that covers all types of aussie plants
I will give a suggestion - Where Song Began by Tim Low. It's about Australian birds and how extremely unique and important they are not just for Australia but the world over.
Lemme know :)
I am going back to college to pursue my dream of being conservation photographer/ videographer. Away from school I am building my photography portfolio, but I need every edge I can use. My degree is currently wildlife conservation and management, but my advisor mentioned a few different options that were not science degrees. Should I consider something like journalism and finding a niche minor, or continue with my current degree and get a minor in journalism, filmmaking, ETC. My school also offers a major called "Agricultural Communications" that covers some of the skills that I would like to hone. Thanks for your help!
Hello! I am a second year student pursuing a bachelors in environmental conservation and a GIS certificate from a community college. It is a very hands on program, and I feel pretty confident about staying at CC for four years. However, I’m struggling to know what summer jobs look “the best” to future employers. I spent last summer at state parks, and I was thinking about conservation corps thru Americorps this upcoming summer. I learned a lot at state parks, but I want a summer job that earns me more formal field experience. Is Americorps a good choice - or is finding another agency/organization a better idea? Thank you :)
My partner and I (early and mid 20s) are looking to move abroad from the US to do jobs in conservation/ecology. She has a B.S. in Wildlife Conservation, we have a combined five-ish years in Wildland Fire and other land management and have the relevant federal and local US qualifications, we both have some experience in nature education/interpretation, and I have several years of experience in organic farming, general land management, and currently in wetland/riparian buffer restoration and ecological restoration in general. She is also a conservation photographer who works with endangered species, and locally has had great success but is not well known yet outside our area. Our experience is broad, but we are again relatively young and I don't have a degree in the field, though I do have relevant experience and am a certified Master Naturalist so I have proof of some measure of related education.
I grew up as a third culture kid moving around overseas, and my parents have since settled in Italy and have residency. I don't have residency, but have spent sixteen years of my life there off and on. I have near-fluent Italian and my partner is learning fast. Learning a language quickly is not a problem for either of us.
Our net is broad at the moment. Possibilities we've considered are rewilding, ecological restoration, working with specific local species (she has done a lot of work with salamanders), nonprofits, environmental education, etc. We'd even be open to leading hiking trips and such. What we're not really interested in is what I find a lot, which is social media and other computer-related jobs in conservation.
I know the work visa process is many countries is complicated, and I know that often places do not hire non-EU citizens, but I also know that it's not impossible. It's where to look for jobs that I'm struggling with. Does anyone -- a European in the field or a non-EU citizen who's managed to get a related job abroad -- have any advice about where or how to look for jobs in this field? I often run into the non-EU citizen problem and haven't found a comprehensive job board that actually posts real jobs that an American can apply for.
Edit: I forgot to mention that we would be willing to go places other than Europe, so input from anyone is welcome. We're a same-sex couple, and I've lived in countries that are not friendly toward queer people. A country that allows same-sex marriage is not a must (again, Italy), but we'd prefer somewhere that's at least safe.
Hello, I’m planning to study zoology and then work in animal conservation. I was wondering if anyone here would be able to share any knowledge about pretty much anything to do with jobs in conservation. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
I'm a expert fisherman but I can't find this information anywhere and am not 100% sure what to do . The water levels are super low I'm worrying about the fish trapped in the creeks it's only 1-2 ft deep max in the deeper holes of the creek where all the fish are trapped there is geen sunfish packed in the creek that normally is directly connected to the river they cannot get out seem really healthy right now but I don't want it to get too cold and freeze them should I gather them carefully and move them to the main river ? Just want to be sure that'd be ok i only see positives on that side but second guessing ig thanks in advance.
My family is taking a trip to Florida soon, and one of the itinerary items is SeaWorld. I always thought it was unethical, but I'm not sure as of recent years.
I don't want to make a big stink about it to my family, so if it is still unethical does anyone have good animal rights/conservation charities to donate to so I can counteract the trip? I was thinking Monterey bay aquarium, but I'll take more recommendations too
Hey people,
I understand if this isn't the place for personal stuff but it's about this. Long short I care about nature, duh I'm here. It's just getting to the point where I'm just so angry at the world about this. To the point actually where my mom literally said.
"You're one of angriest people I've ever met and you are the most zero to one hundred person I've ever met, and I used to sling drugs and mosh pit."
That's issues and I've been working through it over the months, it's just hard to act better when I don't feel better. I feel like we're driving off a cliff at 100mph and no one wants to brake. Actually I'm crazy for wanting to brake, nothings happening. You know if you just do a bunch of school and shit for 9 years you can start to get them to brake.
I've expressed this to my family (honestly too much), I research, I avoid the thick of it. I try to be happy for my family especially my mom cause she takes it really personally. Like I've never seen someone get so mad because someone else is unhappy. I got no belief in humanity or the future of the world because I like look around. All my outlook is based on facts and I dislike illogical optimism which may be oxymoronic, probably is.
I just know somethings gotta give, I'm not dealing with inflicting pain on my family anymore . It's not OK to be mad all the time especially since I throw Walmart sized shopping carts for fun, not to mention the issues my family has with men which isn't my fault but people don't control fight/flight and don't tend to apologize about trauma.
I've reached out to professors at FGCU (yes I'm In Florida) and they just generic shit like.
"Why don't you get into a program?"
Good plan doesn't work on a guy who's lost all hope factually. So what's up? How do people just live with the world crumbling? Is it as simple as ignorance? Finding solus in the fact you care and are actively working on it when others aren't? At the end of everything hold onto anything?
If anyone relates and can help I need it, I just feel like a fuckin psycho all the time. My mom feels like she's being a bad mom which she isn't I'm just an adult now and I guess understand stuff better.
Good afternoon everyone💙 pleasure to meet you all. I'm a firm believer in climate change as well as the dangers that various humans and industrialist and greed have on the environment and her inhabitants. I am also someone who loves to travel and be outdoors.
But unfortunately I have had a very long string of badluck so I do not have a diploma or degree. But I really want to get out in the world and put in the time and work into nature conservation. Whether it be working with animals, working on cleaning up and repairing forests, ridding the ocean of plastics and other harmful things, building sanctuaries and stuff. I'm hoping someone can point me to a residential-away conservation group. Like jobcorps but for nature conservation. Training, team effort, traveling, different biomes. Also, I'm from South new jersey 😅
Thanks!
Hello, everyone. I’ve been a nature and wildlife photographer for years, capturing the beauty of this planet through my lens. But lately, I’ve realized that what I’m capturing is more than just beauty—it’s a heartbreaking reminder of what we’re losing.
Every time I photograph a majestic animal or a serene landscape, I can’t help but wonder how much longer these moments will last. Climate change, deforestation, pollution—it’s happening right before our eyes, but sometimes it feels like the world isn’t listening. There are days when I stand in front of a once-thriving forest, now silent and barren, and it breaks my heart. We are losing more than just species; we are losing pieces of ourselves.
My mission goes beyond just photographing these beautiful scenes—I want to make a difference. I want to use my work to raise awareness, to show people what’s at stake, and to remind us all that we can’t take this planet for granted anymore. The creatures I capture don’t have a voice, but we do. And if we don’t speak up for them, who will?
I believe each of us can make a difference, no matter how small. Whether it’s reducing waste, supporting conservation efforts, or simply appreciating the natural world around us, we all have a role to play. But we need to act now—before these moments, these species, are gone forever.
I’d love to hear from you all. What are you doing to help protect our planet? Have you felt the weight of what we’re losing? Please share your thoughts, ideas, and even the small changes you’ve made to be part of the solution. We owe it to ourselves, our children, and the world we live in to make a change—before it’s too late.
Thank you for reading and for caring.
documentary film about the oral history of Wood Bison in Alaska in support of current restoration efforts.
Training sessions will be available in English and Spanish (disponible en español).
English: https://go.nasa.gov/4gLSe8L
Spanish: https://go.nasa.gov/3TBb608