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Using new technology, like drones and satellite tags, researchers have found that nearly every part of the Antarctica peninsula is important for whales’ feeding and resting. But it is also a hotspot for global climate change. WWF is calling for the protection of this remote wilderness in or effort to preserve 30% of the oceans by 2030.

Only a little more than one-third of the world’s 246 longest rivers remain free-flowing, drastically reducing the diverse benefits that healthy rivers provide to people and nature everywhere, according to a new study by WWF and partners.

Ocean conservation requires a solid understanding of what we’re taking out of our seas. How much fish do fishers catch? Where do they catch them? And what else are they catching along with the fish?

Though the US government is meeting some of its commitments in the Arctic, not enough is being done and, in many instances, the government is backsliding, according to a new analysis.

Brown bears are not listed as an endangered species—in fact, some populations are doing quite well—but in Southwest Alaska, they face an impending threat from the proposed development of an open-pit gold and copper mine.

Four years after being rehabilitated in the Russian Far East, a female tiger's fourth cub has been identified as a female. The significance of this female cub is of great importance to establishing a permanent tiger group in this area.

The proposed Pebble Mine threatens the only freshwater lake-dwelling seals in the United States.

Ice is a defining factor in Ittoqqortoormiit, a village of 350 on the coast of Greenland. But the ice is changing and the community now works to protect itself from the impacts of climate change.

Conservation will last only when communities are not just the beneficiaries of the solutions implemented, but also play a role in their design.

Focusing on shrimp and salmon, WWF is working to improve aquaculture practices through tech innovations like forensic analysis of farmed products and traceability software.

Coffee is waking people up around the world, and its popularity is soaring—particularly in China and Southeast Asia. But for the small farmers who grow most of that coffee, the future is uncertain.

Americans, on average, consume more fats and oils, added sugar and sweeteners, proteins, and grains than recommended. Overconsumption of foods like these affects the planet.

More intense droughts and frosts caused by climate change make farming in Oaxaca, Mexico, harder. But two agricultural tools could help farmers boost the resilience of their crops by harvesting fog.

More than 1 million acres of forest land in China are now managed responsibly or under improved forest management, thanks to a joint initiative by WWF and Apple.

Beekeeping has been in my family for six generations, and I have fond memories of spending Sundays in the bee garden with my father. But native bees and other animal pollinators are now vanishing.

For Chinese tourists traveling internationally, ivory demand has increased. WWF worked to combat that trend via a social media campaign focused on reaching travelers through Chinese social platforms.

Conserving natural habitats has long been recognized as a powerful way to secure and shelter the planet’s biological diversity.

The flames start out small and barely audible. But within 15 minutes they're two stories high—a roaring wall. It's Jose Luis Neris da Silva's job to make sure they don't burn out of control.

Our “What’s a River Worth?” feature splashed into Colombia’s Orinoco River, where a small but diverse team was working together to assess the river basin’s health. Here's the latest from the project.

Jason deCaires Taylor combines his talents as a sculptor, scuba diver, and photographer to create underwater art. His installations have become artificial reefs, creating new homes for ocean life.

Seabirds spend most of their lives at sea, away from humans. Their numbers are declining globally due to climate change, invasive species, and ocean pollution. Travel with WWF to see these birds.

In the Amazon and beyond, WWF’s Earth for Life vision calls for saving massive pieces of the planet we call home.

In 2008, WWF began working with groups in the Goma area to make and sell fuel-efficient cookstoves. Goma Stove, started with a loan from WWF, is now financially independent—and business is booming.

The success of the park depends heavily on park rangers, but their needs are not always fully considered in protected area management plans. A public use technician in Ecuador wants to change that.