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A large coral dazzles under the water's surface.

50 Years of the Endangered Species Act: Protected Marine Animals

2023 marks the 50th anniversary of the U.S. Endangered Species Act (ESA), a landmark federal legislation that is hailed for protecting hundreds of species across the country. This essential law … Read more

Plastic Summer

Keep Calm; Summer Is Here!  Summer usually marks the arrival of more family activities. Since children are off from school many take advantage of this time to go on vacation. … Read more

Grey reef shark

Sharks in the Parks

From sea to shining sea, sharks can be found in the waters of our national parks, national monuments, and national wildlife refuges. With over 500 species of sharks in the … Read more

great white shark

Not So Scary After All: Shark Facts You Might Not Know

Sharks may look scary with their many teeth and pointed finsーmuch of the human panic around sharks stems from the fear that the film Jaws originally stoked decades ago. But … Read more

Biodiversity, Sharks and Healthy Oceans

April is Earth month – a time to reflect on our relationship with the planet and take a deeper dive into how Earth’s systems are handling rapid change. Eco-Schools USA is proud to share … Read more

Goliath grouper, Key Largo, Florida

Photo of the Day: Under the Sea

This Photo of the Day was donated by a participant in the annual National Wildlife Photo Contest. See more photos or sign up for the 42nd Annual National Wildlife Photo … Read more

Scared of Sharks? 5 Reasons Why You Should be Amazed by Them

As the feared hunters of the ocean, sharks have long been persecuted and misunderstood. However, when I was a kid, I never saw them as vicious creatures. I was always … Read more

Ways You and the Kids Can Celebrate Shark Week

We wanted to take a few moments to honor the stars of Shark Week, the amazing creatures that play vital roles within their ecosystem. You may fear them, but we … Read more