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On the left, a worker in red gloves harvests fish from a crowded net at a fish farm; on the right, a dead fish lies tangled in fishing nets and.

Industrial Fish Farms Are Coming to US Waters and Experts Say Wild Oceans Could Pay

The federal government is designating new offshore zones where industrial-scale fish farms could operate in U.S. waters. 

Industrial Fish Farms Are Coming to US Waters and Experts Say Wild Oceans Could Pay

The federal government is designating new offshore zones where industrial-scale fish farms could operate in U.S. waters. 

On the left, a close-up of a green sea turtle being gently held by a human hand on a striped towel; on the right, the same turtle receiving medical care.

Boat Propeller Crushes Kraken’s Shell but Veterinarians Attempt a Rare Procedure

Kraken and Aelin recover after boat propeller injuries, showcasing negative pressure wound therapy success in sea turtle rehabilitation.

Boat Propeller Crushes Kraken’s Shell but Veterinarians Attempt a Rare Procedure

Kraken and Aelin recover after boat propeller injuries, showcasing negative pressure wound therapy success in sea turtle rehabilitation.

On the left, a swarm of Eastern tiger swallowtail butterflies gathers and takes flight from a mossy log in a sunlit forest; on the right, excavators clear fallen pine trees.

A New Federal Rule Lets Developers Destroy Endangered Species Habitat Without Penalty

For decades, destroying the habitat of a threatened or endangered species was considered harm under federal law. A rule finalized in July 2026 changed that — and now economic value...

A New Federal Rule Lets Developers Destroy Endangered Species Habitat Without Penalty

For decades, destroying the habitat of a threatened or endangered species was considered harm under federal law. A rule finalized in July 2026 changed that — and now economic value...

On the left, firefighters battle a blazing forest fire at night; on the right, a mother orangutan cradles her infant among lush jungle foliage.

Critically Endangered Orangutans Have Nowhere to Run as Flames Consume Their Borneo Home

Urgent update: Borneo wildfire threatens thousands of orangutans and rescue teams race to protect habitat and rehabilitated animals.

Critically Endangered Orangutans Have Nowhere to Run as Flames Consume Their Borneo Home

Urgent update: Borneo wildfire threatens thousands of orangutans and rescue teams race to protect habitat and rehabilitated animals.

On the left, a smiling person crouches on a beach releasing baby sea turtles toward the ocean; on the right, an adult loggerhead sea turtle swims underwater.

Loggerhead Sea Turtles Shatter Georgia Nesting Record After Decades of Conservation Work

Georgia sets a 37-year record with 4,110 loggerhead sea turtle nests, signaling steady recovery from conservation efforts.

Loggerhead Sea Turtles Shatter Georgia Nesting Record After Decades of Conservation Work

Georgia sets a 37-year record with 4,110 loggerhead sea turtle nests, signaling steady recovery from conservation efforts.

On the left, a brown dog with an orange harness sniffs the ground on a sandy open trail; on the right, three black Labradors in red harnesses sit posed before.

Conservation Dogs Sniff Out Invasive Mussels Before They Can Destroy Fragile Lakes

Alberta's Conservation Canines use trained sniffer dogs to detect invasive mussels at boat inspections and protect freshwater ecosystems.

Conservation Dogs Sniff Out Invasive Mussels Before They Can Destroy Fragile Lakes

Alberta's Conservation Canines use trained sniffer dogs to detect invasive mussels at boat inspections and protect freshwater ecosystems.