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Pictures: World's Newest Marine Sanctuary

The protected area is home to great hammerhead sharks, manta rays, whale sharks, and tiger sharks.
"Lost World" Found in Australia

Spectacular new species found in remote rain forest.
Shooting Owls to Save Other Owls

Protecting habitat hasn't stopped the spotted owl's decline. Will shooting its rivals help?

Rare Bird Likes Tree Farms

Swainson's warbler, a rare songbird, has weathered centuries of habitat loss and is now thriving in a surprising place: pine tree plantations in the southeastern U.S.
How Nature Protects Shorelines

An unprecedented map of the U.S. coastline shows where natural habitats can best protect people from disasters—and where they can't.
World's Best Hikes

A truly great trail is more than a good walk—it lets you travel deep into a culture.
Create a Monarch Butterfly Rest Stop

Amateur gardeners can help restore habitat for monarch butterflies as the insects conduct their annual migration across the United States into Mexico.

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Sustainability

Help Save the Colorado River

NG's new Change the Course campaign launches. When individuals pledge to use less water in their own lives, our partners carry out restoration work in the Colorado River Basin.
Sustainability at National Geographic

The National Geographic Society aims to be an international leader for global conservation and environmental sustainability. Learn more about the Society's green philosophy and initiatives.