Posts by: Paola Estrada

When Dr. Kyle Artelle and his team reviewed footage from a field camera and saw a wolf pulling crab traps out of the water with remarkable purpose and efficiency, they instantly recognized its significance. What they didn’t expect was that it would be picked up by a number of major outlets including The New York Times, The Washington Post, National Geographic, Th...

In our work supporting change for the wellbeing of people and nature, we often face systems and practices that weren’t built for us or our goals — or in some cases, were actively designed to work against us. Like the walls of a building, these visible or invisible structures shape the paths we walk, the decisions we make, the resources we have access to, and, u...

Dr. Matthew Costa’s path to conservation and coastal science began as a curious kid drawn to explore coastal ecosystems in his hometown. That early fascination deepened in college, where hands-on fieldwork showed him the power of asking — and answering — meaningful questions about the natural world. Since then, Matt’s research has focused on blue carbon ...

Born in Anápolis, Goiás, in the Brazilian Midwest, Raisa Pina grew up witnessing the rapid expansion of JBS, from a family butcher shop in her hometown to the world’s largest meat corporation. “Every time they opened another butchery, it was a topic of conversation in the city. There was even street art advocating for vegetarianism that played off the comp...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKUfSw2WLFg In this insightful interview, COMPASS's Heather Mannix speaks with Emily Patrolia, founder and CEO of ESP Advisors and a COMPASS board member, about the crucial role of science and scientists in informing policy decisions. They explore the current challenges and opportunities scientists face in engaging with policy...