In the center’s first year, tourist numbers have soared above our expectations, transforming local livelihoods.
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Diving in a Deep-sea Cathedral
Scientists may be more familiar with the surface of Mars than parts of the ocean floor.
10 Ways to Measure Ocean Health
The Ocean Health Index reveals how well the oceans are providing people with 10 important services.
In Galápagos, Sharks Worth More Alive Than Dead
We don’t eat our sharks in the Galápagos Islands, though they are — so to speak — our bread and butter.
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Why “Jaws” Made Me Care About Sharks
Odd as it may seem, this iconic film helped inspire the careers of many young oceanographers.
Shark Fin Trade Gains Opposition in Asia
This year has seen a monumental shift in attitude toward consuming shark fin.
On World Cat Day, Three Roars for the Jaguar
Despite their tumultuous history, jaguars and humans are learning to live together in Costa Rica.
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New Book Provides Ultimate Guide to Coral Triangle’s Reef Fish
With their new publication, two marine biologists fulfill a lifelong dream — and describe 25 new species.
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Madagascar’s Lemurs: Thriving in Theaters, Disappearing in the Wild
Sixty scientists report that lemurs are the Earth’s most endangered primates.
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Bold Action Needed to Save Coral Reefs
CI reports from the International Coral Reef Symposium.