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Swift Parrots and the Heartbreak of Rare Species
Is it wrong for wildlife watchers to seek out a species because we fear its extinction?
Meet Lizzie McLeod, TNC’s Global Oceans Director
From religion major to glass blower to leader in global ocean conservation, Lizzie McLeod’s career path has been anything but conventional.
7 Strange Species from the Ocean’s Depths
Eye-eating worms, crabs that look like a yeti, and eels that help fish hunt.
Six Spectacular Places to Experience the Sagebrush Sea
Six places to visit the stunning sagebrush sea, as recommended by TNC staff working to protect this biologically rich landscape.
Migration Data Helps Protect Leatherbacks Across Oceans
Data from a TNC-lead tagging study reveals the epic migrations of leatherback turtles.
Fisheries Trusts Can Advance Sustainability and Resilience Goals
The first national review of community fisheries trusts in the U.S. shows they can achieve positive outcomes for fishing communities and marine ecosystems.
Freshwater Migratory Fish are in Trouble All Over the World
The Living Planet Index reports a staggering 81% average decline in global freshwater migratory fish populations since 1970.
Extreme Birding: Shorebirds at the Sewage Lagoon
Shorebird identification can be a challenge. The best place to practice might just be your local sewage lagoon.
Marsh on the Move
In Georgia, researchers are testing the mettle of the marsh and beginning to track its shifts.
Photographing the Epic Geology of the Keweenaw Peninsula
Photographer Michael George travels to the remote Keweenaw Peninsula to photograph the region's epic geology, including glowing rocks.
How Can You Stop a Disease-Carrying Mosquito?
An effort to slow the spread of deadly avian malaria is giving Hawaiian forest birds a fighting chance.
When Sea Cucumbers Spawn, Where Do Their Larvae Go?
New research on sea cucumber genetics indicates that locally managed marine areas are a good way to protect this fishery for communities.
