Hudson Canyon
Speak out with us to protect a unique and vulnerable ocean ecosystem off the coast of New York and New Jersey by having it designated as a National Marine Sanctuary.
Act NowResilient Patagonia
Patagonia is a biodiverse seascape that's home to some of the continent's most productive marine ecosystems. But climate change is beginning to reshape this remarkable region. On a new podcast episode, an ambitious effort to help adapt.
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WCS Impact Report
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Conserves habitat for
40%+
of Earth’s biodiversity and promotes sustainable resource management
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430+
protected areas WCS helped create since our founding, which help maintain regional stability
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3.5M
visitors to our zoos and aquarium in 2024
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440+
local partner organizations, which help us deliver efficient, impactful aid
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Good News for Coral
AI has helped us identify sheltered ocean pockets where cool currents, reduced exposure to sunlight, and locations outside cyclone paths mean corals are more likely to survive a changing climate.
Big Cats
Did you know: cheetahs aren’t technically “big cats” and orange tiger fur looks green to deer. WCS's Luke Hunter talks big cats on the podcast.
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