Conserving Habitat

Marine Sanctuaries Under Threat as Oil Pollution Spreads

Marine Sanctuaries Under Threat as Oil Pollution Spreads

SkyTruth finds chronic marine oil pollution contaminates an estimated 1.58 million km² yearly, threatening sensitive marine habitats.

Marine Sanctuaries Under Threat as Oil Pollution Spreads

SkyTruth finds chronic marine oil pollution contaminates an estimated 1.58 million km² yearly, threatening sensitive marine habitats.

On the left, a large school of silvery tuna swims through deep blue ocean water; on the right, a single large tuna glides through misty, lighter blue water.

Bluefin Tuna Return in Huge Numbers After Overfishing Nearly Emptied Britain’s Waters

UK bluefin tuna return offers hopeful evidence that targeted conservation and policy can rebuild wildlife populations.

Bluefin Tuna Return in Huge Numbers After Overfishing Nearly Emptied Britain’s Waters

UK bluefin tuna return offers hopeful evidence that targeted conservation and policy can rebuild wildlife populations.

On the left, a giant tortoise walks along a white sandy beach with turquoise water; on the right, two tortoises touch noses in a shaded forest clearing.

Humans Nearly Wiped Out These Giant Tortoises but Now 180,000 Roam Free

Aldabra giant tortoises rebound to about 180,000, showing long term conservation and vigilance can restore species.

Humans Nearly Wiped Out These Giant Tortoises but Now 180,000 Roam Free

Aldabra giant tortoises rebound to about 180,000, showing long term conservation and vigilance can restore species.

On the left, a large industrial facility with white-roofed buildings sits amid flat farmland; on the right, dense evergreen forests surround a calm mountain lake.

Finland Orders Google to Stop Work After Hundreds of Hectares of Forest Disappear

Regulators halt work on datacentres in Finland amid concerns over rushed construction and incomplete environmental impact assessments.

Finland Orders Google to Stop Work After Hundreds of Hectares of Forest Disappear

Regulators halt work on datacentres in Finland amid concerns over rushed construction and incomplete environmental impact assessments.

On the left, a small hedgehog curls in a person's cupped hands; on the right, a yellow-and-blue bird perches on an outstretched hand in falling snow.

Do You Feel an Animal’s Distress Deeply Enough to Call It Your Own?

New Penn State research shows context and perceived effort shape whether people empathize with animals or other humans.

Do You Feel an Animal’s Distress Deeply Enough to Call It Your Own?

New Penn State research shows context and perceived effort shape whether people empathize with animals or other humans.

Nearly 100 Years Old, Mommy the Tortoise Becomes a First-Time Mom to 16 Hatchlings

Nearly 100 Years Old, Mommy the Tortoise Becomes a First-Time Mom to 16 Hatchlings

Uplifting conservation milestone as critically endangered Galapagos tortoises hatch at Philadelphia Zoo, bringing hope for the species.

Nearly 100 Years Old, Mommy the Tortoise Becomes a First-Time Mom to 16 Hatchlings

Uplifting conservation milestone as critically endangered Galapagos tortoises hatch at Philadelphia Zoo, bringing hope for the species.