EVERY CRIME LEAVES A TRACE Can CSI tactics stop a $23 billion poaching industry? On the hunt for smugglers with wildlife forensics — the work that aims to disrupt or even dismantle illegally run wildlife trade chains. On the first glance this may appear to be a underwater photograph of a floating green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas). But can you spot the human hand print? The image demonstrates a method for securing forensic evidence that can help to catch poachers and animal traffickers. Special fluorescent powder dyes, photographed under ultraviolet light, reveal hand and fingerprints, blood and other bodily fluids, gunpowder residue, and more. Wildlife forensic expert Dr. Alexandra Thomas from Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust and Louise Gibson from the Wildlife Crime and Forensics Unit of the Zoological Society of London are developing such methods to assist law enforcement. Six of the world's seven sea turtle species are classified as threatened, endangered, or critically endangered due to human persecution, habitat destruction, or marine pollution. ZSL Lab, London, UK, 25th of February 2025. Photo: ©Britta Jaschinski
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Royal Geographical Society's Summit Photo opens in London

Photographers, filmmakers and campaigners will examine the role of visual storytelling in tackling environmental crises, documenting war and inspiring action during the three-day gathering

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Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi on art: The Creek in Old Dubai (1979) by Hala Kouatly

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Sheikha Hoor Al Qasimi appointed president of Sharjah Museums Authority

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Evolving role of national museums in shaping stronger, more connected communities

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Ancient UAE city inspires winning artwork of Christo and Jeanne-Claude Award

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Public Art Abu Dhabi Biennial to return in October

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Bugatti, Birkin and rare jewels on sale at Sotheby's $9.7m Abu Dhabi auction

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A side-by-side detail shows the central figure before and after restoration, with a Dutch cap removed to reveal a turban beneath. Photo: Sotheby’s

Restored Rembrandt reveals possible Muslim figure hidden for centuries

Painting sold as work of anonymous Dutch artist set to fetch up to Dh58.2m after conservation work reveals hidden details

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Cat snap: Emirati artist turns her beloved pets into the stars of an exhibition

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Louvre Abu Dhabi’s 2026-2027 programme explores games, trade routes and cultural heritage

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Artist creates installation for visitors to play hide-and-seek with technology

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Rizq Art Initiative explores the many ways artists call the UAE home

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New Abu Dhabi gallery begins with a virtual exhibition and a vision for growth

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Ghada Amer: 'I'll tackle erasure of women from art history until my last breath'

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The Under the Same Sky exhibition explores themes of belonging and memory that shape life in the UAE. Photo: Rizq Art Initiative

Rizq Art Initiative explores the many ways artists call the UAE home

Curator Meena Vari and founder Shafeena Yusuff Ali look to memory, architecture and everyday rituals to build a portrait of a changing country

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New Abu Dhabi gallery begins with a virtual exhibition and a vision for growth

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Ghada Amer: 'I'll tackle erasure of women from art history until my last breath'

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Emirati students explore identity and heritage at Bassam Freiha Art Foundation

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