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California kelp forest.
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Features from Summer 2023

Underwater kelp forest.
California kelp forest Kelp forests are one of the most biodiverse ecosystems on Earth. © Ralph Pace
Man in camo walks through grassy field holding a bow.
Deer Hunt Brandon Dale carries a compound bow on a hunting trip at TNC’s Mashomack Preserve in New York. © Karla Gachet
Tuna cans are 'caught' in a green net.
Sustainable Tuna Tuna cans are "caught" in a green net © Gregory Reid
Man in camo stands in shed.
Sergio Gonzalez portrait Sergio Gonzalez manages TNC’s preserves in West Texas, including Independence Creek Preserve, an oasis in the Chihuahuan Desert where he’s working to protect the Pecos River. © Kenny Braun
Underwater kelp forest.
California kelp forest Kelp forests are one of the most biodiverse ecosystems on Earth. © Ralph Pace

Summer '23

The Vanishing Kelp Forest

Unchecked populations of purple sea urchins are devouring California's iconic kelp forests, but pioneering scientists are working to put the ecosystem back in balance.

Man in camo walks through grassy field holding a bow.
Deer Hunt Brandon Dale carries a compound bow on a hunting trip at TNC’s Mashomack Preserve in New York. © Karla Gachet

Summer '23

Shared Traditions: Hunters of Color

A growing national group is trying to make hunting—an overwhelmingly white sport—more accessible and equitable for others. At the same time they’re broadening America's pool of conservationists.

Tuna cans are 'caught' in a green net.
Sustainable Tuna Tuna cans are "caught" in a green net © Gregory Reid

Summer '23

Fishing for the Future

The Nature Conservancy and Pacific Island nations are partnering to clean up the region’s tuna catch—changing the way things get done from the seas to the store.

Man in camo stands in shed.
Sergio Gonzalez portrait Sergio Gonzalez manages TNC’s preserves in West Texas, including Independence Creek Preserve, an oasis in the Chihuahuan Desert where he’s working to protect the Pecos River. © Kenny Braun

Summer '23

An Interview with a Desert Dweller

Sergio Gonzalez manages West Texas preserves for The Nature Conservancy. In this Q&A he talks about conservation in the desert and what it’s like to live in an oasis.

Aerial view of green trees in a forest.
Fall 2018 The Fall 2018 issue of the magazine focuses on climate issues. © Rachid Dahnoun/Tandem Stock