Caribbean

Spawning an Intervention

To help corals survive the myriad threats they currently face, an international team of scientists is mastering the art and science of raising coral babies.

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The torpedo-like form of the Caribbean reef shark (Carcharhinus perezii) and the intricate matrix of waving sea fans are prime examples of how form follows function in an ecosystem shaped by thousands of years of evolution.
Farm to Reef

Cuba’s sustainable farming practices could provide a recipe for restoring struggling coral reefs around the world.

A pygmy three-toed sloth paddles off Panama’s Isla Escudo de Veraguas.
Keeping Pygmy Sloths Afloat

They do almost everything else in slow motion, but Panama’s pygmy sloths are surprisingly proficient swimmers—and they find relative safety in the sea.

Conservation Hero: Jean Wiener

For nearly a quarter century, a local marine biologist has been fighting for Haiti's environment. It's finally paying off.