More About Freshwater
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Megafishes Project
The unprecedented use of fresh water has led to the declining populations of these aquatic giants. Learn more about these big fish before they disappear.
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Hidden Water Interactive
How much water does it take to put a hamburger on your plate? Explore our newest interactive and find out how much H2O it takes to complete even the most menial tasks.
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Imperiled Freshwater Species
Freshwater fish are dying, but scientists have a rescue plan. Read more in National Geographic's freshwater issue.
Environment News
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- More Mega-Snowstorms Coming -- Global Warming to Blame?
- Dams Trigger Stronger Storms
- Fusion Power a Step Closer After Giant Laser Blast
- Save the Ozone Layer, Give Global Warming a Boost?
- Pictures: "Energy Oases" to Green the World's Deserts?
- Surprise! Radioactive Water Jugs Not as Healthy as Advertised
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Why Care About Water?
The National Geographic Society’s freshwater initiative is a multi-year global effort to inspire and empower individuals and communities to conserve freshwater and preserve the extraordinary diversity of life that rivers, lakes, and wetlands sustain.
Freshwater Advocates
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Sandra Postel
Sandra is a leading authority on international freshwater issues and is spearheading our global freshwater initiative.
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Shannon Switzer
Shannon Switzer is an inspring young photographer and conservationist.
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Zeb Hogan
Zeb travels to the most endangered freshwater ecosystems striving to save critically endangered fish.
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Blogs
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Bottled Water is Booming
Despite environmental impacts, Americans are buying more bottled water than ever.
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Salt Threatens World's Largest Mangrove Forest
Agriculture and development imperil the Sundarbans in South Asia.
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Protecting Rivers From Dams
New solutions are needed for ecosystems and livlihoods.
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The World's Water
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Amazon Headwaters
Help protect this watershed—for the species that live there and the livelihoods that depend on it.
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Cambodia's Crocodiles
Help give the endangered Siamese croc a fighting chance by combating hunting and habitat loss.
National Geographic Magazine
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Outer Banks Pictures
North Carolina's Outer Banks is the home and heart of photographer David Alan Harvey.
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Koala Rescue Photo Gallery
Koalas are under siege. Can Australia rescue them?
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Photos: In the Field
Browse breathtaking images of life on the Serengeti.
