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Together with our conservation partners, The Nature Conservancy is creating lasting conservation results that benefit marine life, local communities and economies. Learn more about our most recent successes, developments and news on marine conservation.

The Nature Conservancy and partners are leading workshops for reef managers around the world about the impacts of climate change on reefs and what strategies they can take to address issues like bleaching.
Can conservationists, fishermen, chefs and consumers work together to find new ways of living off our waters while keeping nature healthy?
In three Atlantic Coast communities, we found hopeful examples of people doing just that.
More than 85 percent of oyster reefs have been lost due to destructive fishing practices and other threats. Find out more in a comprehensive report from The Nature Conservancy.
A Conservancy marine scientist searches for the last remaining healthy Olympic oyster reefs in Vancouver. Join Expedition Vancouver: Shellfish at Risk.
Ocean acidification is the greatest threat our oceans are facing. Learn how we are working to find a solution.
Find out how the Conservancy is helping island nations around the world protect 83 percent
of Earth's coral species.
A senior scientist with the Conservancy researches kelp in the cold, shark-infested waters off the Pacific coast.
Marine Invasives. A new Conservancy study shows non-native species have invaded over 84 percent of coastal habitats around the world.
Humans a Threat to Oceans. More than 40 percent of the world's oceans are affected by humans. A report co-authorted by a Conservancy scientist describes the threat.
The Nature Conservancy and Partners Call for Increased Protected of Coral Reefs as World Marks 2008 International Year of the Reef. (January 24, 2008) The Nature Conservancy is a proud supporter of and participant in International Year of the Reef 2008, a worldwide campaign to raise awareness about the value and importance of coral reefs and to motivate people to take action to protect them. Find out more at www.iyor.org.
The Nature Conservancy and Trawl Fisherman Partner to Pilot New Conservation Tool in California. (October 18, 2007) The conservation fishing agreement could promote sustainable fishing practices for nature and people.
The Seas of South America: Ecosystems Under Siege. (August 15, 2007) According to a new comprehensive study released by The Nature Conservancy, increased human activity along South America’s coasts is severely impacting marine habitats and could have devastating effects on the people, plants, and animals that rely on them.
European Waters: Fighting for Survival. (July 23, 2007) Mike Beck, senior scientist for the Nature Conservancy, discusses a new study on the loss of European coastal habitats and efforts to extend conservation efforts on the continent.
Marine Ecoregions of the World. (July 6, 2007) The Nature Conservancy and WWF release a new study, Marine Ecoregions of the World, which presents the first-ever classification system of the world’s coastal waters.
Lay gill nets restricted in Hawaiian waters. (March 7, 2007) Hawai‘i joins many other Pacific islands and all other U.S. coastal states in restricting the use of this indiscriminate fishing method. Find out more at Fair Catch Hawai'i.
Go Deeper into Oceans (March 2007). Dive into ocean life with the Conservancy and the Discovery Channel.
Conservancy protects important seagrass habitat in Texas. (March 5, 2007) In the upper Laguna Madre, the Conservancy has developed a pilot program to protect seagrass habitat for sport fish and launched a public awareness campaign to “Save our Seagrass.”
The Next Big Idea in Marine Conservation. Learn more about taking private conservation to the sea.
Bush Administration Increases Budget for Marine Conservation. (January 26, 2007). The Administration announced a significant budget increase of $140 million for coastal and marine conservation projects for Fiscal Year 2008. The requested funding will help protect sensitive ocean and coastal habitats, which provide important services to people around the country.

Nature picture credits (top to bottom, left to right): Photo © Jez O'Hare/TNC (aeria view of Rock Islands, Republic of Palau); Photo © David Wachenfeld/Triggerfish Images (researchers conduct a survey of coral reefs and coastline at the Solomon Islands).