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David Butvill

David Butvill is a science writer who lives in Costa Rica. He writes about science and nature (and nature’s helpers) for various magazines and the radio. He thanks his son Nikolas for constantly reminding him that it is always worth trying to make the world a better place.

David Butvill's Latest Articles

The roots of mangroves provide critical structure along tropical coastlines, stabilizing the shoreline, absorbing the damaging energy of storms, and providing critical habitat for many ocean creatures. Photograph by Danita Delimont/Getty
Model Island

New work in the Bahamas proves that economic prosperity and ecological health can go hand in hand.

Conservation Hero: Jean Wiener

For nearly a quarter century, a local marine biologist has been fighting for Haiti's environment. It's finally paying off.