Thar She Blows!
You don't need a boat to spot whales off the coasts of New York and New Jersey. The New York Aquarium has tips on how you might see them from shore.
Read MoreAmazon Fires
“The Amazon, a fortress for life on Earth, is burning nearly twice as fast as last year. All parties must come together to stop the setting of these devastating fires,” said WCS Brazil Country Director Carlos Durigan.
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One Planet Sustains Us All
Millions of interconnected species depend on Earth. We must rise and face the environmental challenges of our time. Watch our latest video and take action.
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Zoos and Aquarium
Through our New York zoological parks, we're able to connect people to animals and nature and inspire them to care about conservation.
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Education
WCS has been advancing science education and increasing ecological literacy since 1929. Today, more than 150,000 students participate in classes, tours, and outreach programs each year at our four zoos and our aquarium.
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Vibrant Oceans
WCS is a partner on Bloomberg Philanthropies' Vibrant Oceans Initiative. We spoke with Antha N. Williams, who leads environment programs for Bloomberg, on what is being done for marine life, and all the people who depend on it, in the face of climate change.
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In the news
Rare Bird in Russia
It is the first time in more than four decades that researchers have had an opportunity to study the Nordmann's greenshank.
Victory for Sharks and Rays
"A wide range of member governments realize the need for CITES to regulate the global trade," said WCS's Luke Warwick.
Stand for Wildlife
Join more than one million wildlife lovers working to save the Earth's most treasured and threatened species.
