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Hong Kong's planned 63-hectare marine park around Sharp Island will safeguard the majority of the area's precious coral reefs. Advanced underwater mapping technology helped authorities identify and protect the most ecologically sensitive zones.
Chile just protected 386,000 square miles of ocean around remote Pacific islands, creating the world's third-largest marine reserve. The massive sanctuary connects existing parks and covers half of Chile's territorial waters.
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A Cape Town scientist is proving that ocean "savings accounts" can rebuild overfished populations in just a decade. His work shows marine protected areas are restoring species once on the brink while helping fishing communities thrive.
Conservationists in Argentina's Patagonia Azul Park spotted a blue whale for the first time in the protected area's history, a milestone moment for one of Earth's most endangered giants. The massive creature appeared during a routine whale monitoring expedition off the coast of Chubut Province.
After Canada's last marine theme park shut down, 30 beluga whales faced an uncertain future. Now they're headed to new homes in the United States, marking a hopeful turn in how we care for captive marine mammals.
Brazil just protected 2.5 million acres of ocean to save some of the world's rarest dolphins and ancient fossils. Only 500 Lahille's bottlenose dolphins remain on Earth, and they now have a safe home.
Vienna is transforming hundreds of parking spaces into green parks, bike lanes, and community gardens—and residents are choosing cars 37% less than they did in the 1990s. The city is proving that giving people better options makes them happier to give up parking.
The National Park Service lets dogs earn official BARK Ranger badges at 150 park sites across America. Pups and their owners just need to follow four simple rules that help protect wildlife and keep everyone safe.
Canada is waiving entry fees to all national parks, historic sites, and marine areas for nearly three months this summer. Visitors will also save 25% on camping and overnight stays from June through September.
Baseball legend Ichiro Suzuki's bronze statue lost its bat seconds after the curtain dropped at Seattle's T-Mobile Park, but the Hall of Famer and the Mariners turned the mishap into a moment of joy. Sometimes the best responses to life's curveballs are humor and grace.
Disneyland is ending its frustrating 11 a.m. park-hopping restriction, letting visitors with multi-park tickets switch between its two California theme parks anytime. The change gives families more flexibility to enjoy their Disney day their way.
A new report reveals that public parks deliver triple the economic benefit for every dollar cities spend on them. Even better, 88% of Americans visited a park last year, making green spaces one of the few things we can all agree on.
New research reveals that parks deliver triple the economic value of their cost while making communities healthier and happier. In a rare moment of unity, 88% of Americans visited a park last year, with supporters from all political backgrounds calling them critical infrastructure.
South Africa's iconic Kruger National Park is putting visitor safety first with smart new access controls after floods damaged roads and infrastructure. The temporary measures ensure guests can still enjoy the park while keeping everyone out of harm's way.
When Great Smoky Mountains National Park lost a quarter of its staff, volunteers stepped up to keep America's busiest park running smoothly. Their efforts show how communities can rally to protect the places they love.
A new approach treats public parks as democracy-building tools, not just green spaces. The Trust for Public Land created a framework showing how community-led parks strengthen civic engagement where it matters most.
Students are listening to recordings from microphones hidden in national parks, helping rangers protect wildlife and improve your next visit. Over 20 years of nature's soundtrack is now guiding how parks manage everything from trails to endangered species.
Vienna is removing parking spaces across the city and replacing them with trees, bike lanes, and community gardens. The result? Car use dropped 37 percent while residents gained cooler, greener neighborhoods.
After months of cleanup from Winter Storm Fern, two beloved Mississippi state parks are welcoming visitors back just in time for summer. George P. Cossar and Wall Doxey State Parks reopened for reservations this week, offering families a chance to enjoy the outdoors again.
The National Park Service is recruiting skilled volunteer hunters to remove invasive hogs and nutria from parks in Georgia and Louisiana, saving taxpayers millions while protecting fragile ecosystems. This policy shift turns environmental damage into an opportunity for citizens to serve their public lands.
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