Nearly all sea turtle species are now classified as endangered. Five of these 7 species can be found around Fiji’s Lau islands. There, Indigenous communities are working to protect these ancient animals.

Learn more: conservation.org/lau

Today, the Dominican Republic becomes the first Caribbean country to reach the 30x30 goal with their announcement of an expansion to the Marine Mammal Sanctuary of Silver and Navidad Banks and the creation of the Marine Sanctuary Orlando Jorge Mera!

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.Conservation Intl Marine Safety Officer Edgardo Ochoa has made it his mission to rid oceans of discarded fishing gear that ensnares marine life. And a recent encounter with a manta ray entangled in a fishing line made for one of the most emotional moments of his career.

Across the globe, marine protected areas help struggling fish populations and ecosystems recover and flourish. But what impact do they have on the people living nearby? A new study finds big benefits for both biodiversity and coastal communities.
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📣 Calling all members of the BeeHive 📣

You’re just a click away from finding out which bee species matches your inner diva: conservation.org/quizzes/what-k…

Targeted for their gill plates & trapped accidentally in fishing nets, reef manta ray populations are plummeting worldwide. But in Raja Ampat, a protected area off Indonesia's coast, rays aren't only bucking trends of decline, they’re thriving. conservation.org/blog/in-a-win-…

From mighty redwoods to bulbous baobabs, trees come in a massive variety of shapes and sizes. There are about 73,300 tree species on Earth — and each plays an important role in helping humanity thrive. conservation.org/stories/unusua…