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Latest Stories
The Vaquita's Final Hour: Inside the Fight to Save the World's Rarest Marine Mammal
With fewer than 10 individuals left, the vaquita porpoise teeters on extinction's edge. This is the story of an emergency rescue operation, illegal trade networks, and why saving this tiny cetacean matters.
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Your Watershed, Your Ocean: The Land-Sea Connection
You don't need to see the ocean to affect it. Every storm drain, lawn treatment, and car wash connects to the sea. Here's how inland actions shape marine health—and what you can do about it.
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The 372: Racing to Save North America's Most Endangered Whale
With only 372 North Atlantic right whales left, every birth, death, and entanglement matters. Inside the unprecedented effort to prevent extinction.
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Atlantic Bluefin Tuna
Endangered
A warm-blooded ocean sprinter that can reach speeds of 40 mph, the Atlantic bluefin tuna has recovered from near-collapse but still faces pressure from high market demand.
European Eel
Critically Endangered
A mysterious traveler that journeys 6,000 km from European rivers to spawn in the Sargasso Sea, the European eel has declined by 95% and faces critical extinction risk.
Giant Manta Ray
Endangered
The ocean's gentle giant with the largest brain of any fish, manta rays glide through tropical waters filtering tiny prey while displaying remarkable intelligence and curiosity.
Understanding Threats
Bycatch
Every year, billions of non-target animals are caught in fishing gear meant for other species. This unintended capture affects sea turtles, dolphins, seabirds, and countless fish species.
New gear designs and fishing methods are reducing bycatch, but implementation remains uneven across global fisheries.
Learn about bycatch solutions →