It’s Shark Week, and even these mega-predators of the sea need love. Ever heard the saying, “There are plenty more fish in the sea”? Welcome to Love (Reef) Island, where … Read more
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Sharks & Plastic Free July
While it is Plastic Free July, sharks are the talk of the town right now. Let’s dive into how plastic pollution is affecting some of our favorite shark species. Blue … Read more
QUIZ: Sharks! The Amazing Creatures That Are Older Than Dinosaurs
Sharks are not only the biggest fish in the ocean, but they are probably one of the most popular. Some people are curious about them, while others fear them. But … Read more
Endangered Species Day is May 16—Take Time to Learn and Act This Year
In 2006 the United States Congress designated the third Friday in May as Endangered Species Day (ESD). ESD spotlights and advances conservation efforts for endangered (and threatened) species in the … Read more
Dive Into Shark Education from the Classroom
With over 500 shark species in the world’s oceans and declining populations due to human activities, shark education can provide critical knowledge to prepare young people to become the next … Read more
Shark Week: Five Fin-credible Facts
Did you know there are more than 500 species of sharks? They can be found in every ocean in the world and can even live in freshwater environments. Sharks are … Read more
Not So Scary After All: Shark Facts You Might Not Know
We hope everyone had a great Shark Month! Discovery Channel’s annual summer ritual taps into our fascination with these marine predators. That fascination is largely based on the fear of … Read more
Quiz: Which Shark Species are You?
Sharks have an undeserved bad reputation. Take our quiz to find out which shark channels your inner self and learn more about these amazing wild animals! Want to learn more … Read more
Native Hawaiian Cultural Practices are Vital to Protecting the Native Species and Ecosystems of Hawai‘i Nei
This blog is co-authored by Moana Bjur, Executive Director for the National Wildlife Federation’s Hawai’i affiliate, Conservation Council for Hawai‘i, as well as Mike Nakachi and Kaikea Nakachi from the … Read more
5 Shark Facts I’ve Learned From Kids
As summer rolls around, sharks are naturally on everyone’s mind. To learn more about these vital predators, we talked with photographer George Probst. He has been photographing and observing great … Read more
