Safeguards Announced
We applaud U.S. President Joe Biden for protecting 625 million acres of ocean from oil and natural gas leasing. A sanctuary designation for the Hudson Canyon is still needed, said WCS's John Calvelli.
Read MoreProtecting Coral Reefs
Roughly 90% of coral reefs globally face collapse by 2050 due to human activity. Miamba Yetu, a creative new financing mechanism, is designed to help protect them off Kenya and Tanzania.
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2024 WCS Impact Report
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Conserves habitat for
~40%
of Earth’s biodiversity
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360+
protected areas WCS helped create since our founding
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3.5M
visitors to our zoos and aquarium in 2023
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440+
local partner organizations, including local communities and Indigenous Peoples
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Conservation Corridors for Cats
Latin America’s cats are losing their habitat and becoming trapped in small patches. For jaguars, “corridors are an important resource because parks on their own aren’t enough,” says WCS’s Esteban Payán.
Goals Into Actions
With Canada's unique natural assets come unique responsibilities, says WCS Canada's Justina Ray. The country stands at an important crossroads.
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