Kuril Islands Research & Conservation Initiative

The Kuril Islands Research & Conservation Initiative works to protect the oceanic and terrestrial ecosystems of the North Pacific and Arctic, connecting scientific research with public understanding. It supports research expeditions monitoring ecological change, migratory patterns, and climate vulnerabilities, with conservation work centered on threatened marine mammals including Steller sea lions, northern fur seals, walruses, and ice seals. It also runs education and awareness programs alongside direct conservation projects.

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