The coral reefs of Palmyra Atoll, part of Pacific Islands Heritage Marine National Monument, provide nurseries for many fish species. Andrew S. Wright/U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service via Flickr, CC ...

The limited range of marine protected areas (MPAs) offers reduced protection to vulnerable species such as the highly mobile ...

California established a network of marine protected areas. MPAs cover roughly 16% of California’s state waters. A long, reddish and black sheephead wove through a maze of towering kelp in a marine ...

In December 2022, nearly 200 nations committed to protecting 30% of Earth’s lands and waters by 2030. As of 2025, about 9.6% ...

Many governments are leaning on marine protected areas to fight biodiversity loss. But in America, ocean protections are uneven and often weak, leading scientists to call for new strategies. Kristen ...

A new study reveals that most U.S. rivers lack real protection, putting clean water, wildlife, and communities at risk.

Driving north on state Highway 66 through the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation in central Montana, it's easy to miss a small herd of bison lounging just off the road behind an 8-foot fence. Each winter ...

California’s coastline is among the most diverse ecosystems on the planet and its protection the last 10 years through 124 separately designated areas has made the state a model and envy nationally ...