oceans

Turtle swimming near school of fish (© Jay Dickman/Getty Images)

Conservation diplomacy will protect the Galápagos Islands

Learn how conservation diplomacy will keep the Galápagos Islands, and the thousands of species inhabiting them, beautiful.
Photo of sun at horizon with dolphins and fish swimming underwater (© Willyam Bradberry/Shutterstock.com)

U.S. pledges $6 billion to protect the ocean

The warming of the planet means more heat entering the ocean. See what the U.S. government is doing to counter the problem.
7 people posing for photo in front of building (State Dept.)

These U.S. scientists are working to save the planet

Seven of the United States' top scientists will work with international partners to identify key areas of collaboration to shared problems.
Smiling woman standing on beach (Nicky Rakotondrazafy/Pact/USAID)

Empowering fisherwomen in Madagascar and the Philippines

Learn how the U.S. Agency for International Development and its partners empower fishing communities in Asia and Africa.
People standing by boats near shoreline (Courtesy of MDPI)

U.S. firm boosts sustainable fishing in Indonesia

Small-scale fisheries in Indonesia are using blockchain technology to show that their fish are sustainably caught and to command a fair price.
Fish on display in open-air market (State Dept./Ron Przysucha)

Supporting responsible fishing in the Pacific

The U.S. government, the private sector and nonprofits are working with groups in Peru and Ecuador to promote sustainable fishing.
Triptych of 3 winners of MacArthur grants (© John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation)

MacArthur Foundation celebrates ‘exceptional creativity’

The MacArthur Foundation honored 25 individuals in 2022 for their creativity in fields such as math, science and music. Meet three of them.
Gloved hands holding tiny baby leopard cub (© Juni Kriswanto/AFP/Getty Images)

Combating nature crimes

The United States and Norway are helping create guidelines for how countries around the world can crack down on the illegal wildlife trade.
Woman leaning over picking up trash on beach (© Issouf Sanogo/AFP/Getty Images)

Want to help make our beaches cleaner? Here’s how.

This International Coastal Cleanup Day, find a shore near you and join millions of others across the world to help clear waste off the beach.