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Environment and Conservation

Champions of wildlife and wild places win prestigious awards

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National Geographic Explorers: Brian Skerry

Glorious pictures of pristine marine protected areas around the world

Half of all land must be kept in a natural state to protect Earth

Japan may resume commercial whaling. Get the facts.

Environment and Conservation

Success! Two vast new marine reserves will protect endangered sea life

Environment and Conservation

Meet the British explorer battling to save our seas

Environment and Conservation

Four key lessons from major new biodiversity report

New find could help save Galapagos hammerhead sharks

Can the Ocean Feed a Growing World?

Healthy fisheries may be the key to feeding ten billion people-if they're managed correctly.

Perpetual Planet

Meet Two Generations of Leading Ocean Protectors

Sylvia Earle and Jessica Cramp share what inspires them and how everyone can help make a cleaner, bluer world.