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  • Conservation

    Protecting and Celebrating the Belize Barrier Reef

    May 26, 2022 · Madison Mitchell

    Belize is fringed by a vibrant expanse of living coral, known as the Mesoamerican Reef System. It’s a Caribbean underwater paradise—a snorkeler’s dream and an endangered sea turtle’s lifeline. Stretching from Mexico to Guatemala, it includes the world’s second-largest barrier reef, behind the Great Barrier Reef in Australia.

  • Galapagos Islands

    Are Mangroves Your Next Destination?

    Jul 10, 2019 · Hannah Wagner

    They should be! A recent study by The Nature Conservancy revealed the benefits of tourism on mangrove forests. Though they are not always the star of the show, mangrove forests are widely visited by tourists. Over 4,000 mangrove attractions across 93 countries bring out millions of visitors.

  • Conservation

    Celebrating World Sea Turtle Day

    Jun 16, 2019 · Courtney Nachlas

    There’s something magical about seeing graceful sea turtles gliding through clear blue water. These gentle creatures live in our oceans, searching for their favorite snacks and riding the currents.

  • Latin America

    Wildlife Encounters in Costa Rica

    Mar 21, 2018 · WWF

    WWF’s Keith Arnold joined a group of travelers on a Natural Habitat Adventures trip to witness Costa Rica’s stunning biodiversity. During his trip, he was able to capture photos of the abundant wildlife that the country has to offer.

  • Nature & Wildlife

    How to Identify Tortoiseshell Souvenirs

    Jan 3, 2018 · WWF

    Hawksbill sea turtles play a vital role in the world’s oceans. They help maintain the health of coral reefs by removing prey such as sponges from the reef’s surface, allowing better access for reef fish to feed. Unfortunately, the hawksbill sea turtles are now classified as critically endangered and face a unique threat.

  • Travel Tips

    Traveler Edition: Tips for Protecting Sea Turtles & Their Nesting Sites

    Nov 8, 2017 · WWF

    Conservation efforts from around the world have contributed to the recent rise in sea turtle populations. Protecting beaches, regulating fishing, and the development of protected areas have played a large role in preserving the habitats of sea turtles in many locations. However, there is still work that needs to be done!

  • Conservation

    Belize Shells Up Turtle Protection

    Oct 4, 2017 · WWF

    Belize is fringed by a vibrant expanse of living coral, known as the Mesoamerican Reef System. It’s a Caribbean underwater paradise—a snorkeler’s dream and an endangered sea turtle’s lifeline. Stretching from Mexico to Guatemala, this is the world’s second largest reef system.

  • News & More

    Quickly Losing Protections: Our Birds, Lands and Oceans

    Jun 20, 2017 · Candice Gaukel Andrews

    One hundred and eleven years ago, the American Antiquities Act of 1906 was passed. It authorizes the president to designate federally managed lands as national monuments in order to conserve important archaeological, historic and scientific sites.

  • Nature Photography

    Wildlife Photo of the Week: Hello World!

    May 12, 2017 · Kendal Bower

    Every Friday, we choose our favorite photo of the week from our Wildlife Photo of the Day website. This week we chose an baby olive ridley turtle. Photographer Shreya Singha Ray was volunteering with hatchlings when she witnessed this turtle saying “hello” to the world. Have you taken some amazing wildlife photos during your travels?

  • Travel Tales

    A Rare Moment with Galapagos Sea Turtles

    Mar 6, 2017 · Natural Habitat Adventures

    The Galapagos Islands are filled with magic, and everywhere you turn there is something new and interesting to marvel upon. Whether it’s watching a red-footed booby feeding its young, a frigate bird puffing its bright red gular pouch, or a marine iguana diving for algae, Galapagos wildlife tours will impress even the most avid nature travelers.