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The 2024 Slingshot Challenge Commences Globally
The National Geographic Society and the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation launch second year of global environmental youth challenge
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Meet the 2023 Fulbright-National Geographic Award Recipients
This year’s Explorers are working at the intersection of climate, research and storytelling across Asia, Latin America and Europe
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Scientists to Study Four Coral Atolls in the Republic of Marshall Islands in Support of Country’s Innovative Ocean Protection Approach
Survey of sea life in remote coral atolls—one of which suffered 23 nuclear tests—comes as nation, known for its community-based conservation efforts, gears up to achieve the sustainability of tuna fishing. Photo Credit: Jesse Goldberg/Pristine Seas
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Transboundary Collaboration to Be a Critical Topic During Amazon Summit
National Geographic Explorers comment on potential outputs from upcoming convening in Belem, Brazil
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National Geographic Explorer Dr. Krithi Karanth Expands Wild Shaale Program to Foster Children’s Empathy Toward Wildlife
With increased support from the National Geographic Society, Karanth and her team will bring the conservation education program to 15,000 children in India this year.
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New Study Defines Boundaries of Angolan Highlands Water Tower, a Critical Step Toward Its Conservation
A new academic article by a team of National Geographic Okavango Wilderness Project researchers is the first to scientifically define the boundary of the Angola Highlands Water Tower within Angola’s Central Bié Plateau- a critical step in its conservation ...
National Geographic Photo Camp Series with Air New Zealand Concludes with Virtual Reality Exhibition
The virtual exhibition features nearly 100 images by Photo Camp students and illustrates the theme of the series, TōkuMauri, which means “through the eyes,” by sharing the perspective of youth from across New Zealand.
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Uruguay se compromete a crear una nueva Área Marina Protegida alrededor de la Isla de Lobos
Este Día Mundial de los Océanos, Uruguay dio los primeros pasos hacia la ambiciosa meta de proteger al menos el 30% de las aguas de Uruguay para 2030 al anunciar el compromiso de establecer el área marina protegida (AMP) má...
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Uruguay Commits to Establish a New Marine Protected Area around Isla de Lobos
This World Ocean Day, Uruguay made early steps toward an ambitious goal of protecting at least 30% of Uruguay’s waters by 2030 by announcing a commitment to establish the country’s newest marine protected area (MPA) around Isla de Lobos—home ...
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On World Ocean Day, National Geographic Pristine Seas and the Out of Home Advertising Association of America Showcase Underwater Photography and Highlight New Expedition to Study Our Ocean
Billboards Across the United States Will Feature Underwater Imagery Highlighting the National Geographic Pristine Seas Global Expedition and the Unmatched Beauty of Our Ocean Washington, DC (June 8, 2023)—On World Ocean Day, National Geographic Pristine Seas and the Out of Home ...
Science & Exploration
New Evidence Suggests Intentional Burials and Use of Symbols by Other Hominins Hundreds of Thousands of Years Before Homo sapiens
These findings imply Homo naledi may have engaged in meaning-making behaviors previously associated only with modern humans and Neandertals.
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New study: Protecting large ocean areas doesn’t curb fishing catches
A new study provides evidence that large-scale, offshore, and fully-protected marine areas (MPAs) protect biodiversity without negatively impacting fishing and food security. Photo by Enric Sala/National Geographic Pristine Seas.
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The National Geographic Society Announces the 2023 Wayfinder Award Recipients
The newly named National Geographic Explorers represent the next generation of influential leaders, communicators, and innovators
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Two Conservation Pioneers Awarded the 2023 National Geographic Society/Buffett Award
The global nonprofit celebrates this year’s National Geographic/Buffett Awards for Leadership in Conservation in Africa and Latin America
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National Geographic Pristine Seas Lifts Anchor on Five-Year Pacific Expedition to Help Protect Treasure Trove of Ocean Life
National Geographic Pristine Seas launched The Global Expedition: five years exploring the remote tropical Pacific to support local conservation efforts in the world’s most diverse ocean ecosystem. Photo by Manu San Felix/National Geographic Pristine Seas.