Sea turtles are among the oldest creatures on the planet and have remained mostly unchanged for 110 million years. They are members of the reptile group and can be found … Read more
Wildlife Facts
Dangerous Lines in Sacred Waters: The Cost of Commercial Fishing in a Pacific Marine Monument
Imagine a vast, protected marine sanctuary, which contains extraordinary and unique marine life and globally important bird nesting sites, all amid a remote chain of islands, atolls, reefs, and shoals. … Read more
Shark Week: Reef Island
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
Wildlife Reasons to Celebrate Plastic Free July
It’s that time of year again, Plastic Free July! This is an opportunity to stop, think, and change how we interact with plastic. Each year, more plastic is produced and … Read more
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: The Little Owl That Lives in a Cactus
The National Wildlife Federation is joining forces again with LG Electronics (LG) on their ongoing campaign to highlight vulnerable and endangered species. This summer, LG’s Time Square display spotlights the … 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
Horseshoe Crab Protection and Responsible Offshore Wind Energy
As spring arrives, the waters and beaches of the mid-Atlantic and Gulf coasts will begin filling with spawning horseshoe crabs (Limulus polyphemus), a species which has called the planet home … Read more
Forage Fish are the Unsung Heroes of the Sea
What are Forage fish? Forage fish are small schooling species that serve as prey (food) for larger fish, marine mammals and sea birds. Forage fish are critical to healthy marine … 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
