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UN Recognizes 6 Ocean Highways to Save Seabirds
SolutionsApr 22

UN Recognizes 6 Ocean Highways to Save Seabirds

The United Nations just formally recognized six ocean flyways that 151 seabird species use to migrate across the globe. This breakthrough gives 54 nations a coordinated plan to protect half of all seabird species currently in decline.

Mongabay2 min read
Scientists Map Ocean Highways to Save Declining Seabirds
SolutionsApr 10

Scientists Map Ocean Highways to Save Declining Seabirds

A new study reveals six "marine flyways" connecting seabird migration routes across 54 countries, offering a breakthrough framework to reverse the decline of nearly half of all migratory seabird species.

Mongabay2 min read
New Ocean Maps Could Save Half of Declining Seabirds
Planet WinsApr 10

New Ocean Maps Could Save Half of Declining Seabirds

Scientists just mapped six "marine flyways" across the world's oceans, creating a blueprint to protect 151 seabird species that don't recognize borders. The breakthrough could help coordinate conservation efforts across 54 countries to reverse steep declines.

Google: species saved endangered3 min read
French Polynesia Protects Ocean Area Twice Size of Texas
Planet Wins5d ago

French Polynesia Protects Ocean Area Twice Size of Texas

French Polynesia just protected 540,000 square miles of ocean, reaching the global 30% conservation goal while keeping local fishing traditions alive. The island nation combined large-scale protection with community-led stewardship to create a model for the world.

Good News Network2 min read
French Polynesia Protects 30% of Ocean from Mining
Planet Wins9h ago

French Polynesia Protects 30% of Ocean from Mining

French Polynesia just expanded its ocean protections to cover an area larger than Alaska, banning seabed mining and industrial fishing across 30% of its waters. The move protects critical breeding grounds for endangered species and showcases what island nations can accomplish.

Mongabay2 min read
New Ocean Treaty Protects Sharks Across All Borders
Planet WinsMay 12

New Ocean Treaty Protects Sharks Across All Borders

A groundbreaking international treaty now safeguards migratory sharks and rays as they travel across the high seas, closing a dangerous protection gap. The agreement creates a pathway to establish marine protected areas in international waters where two-thirds of the ocean previously lacked comprehensive protection.

Mongabay3 min read
Ghana Creates First Marine Protected Area After 15 Years
Planet WinsApr 14

Ghana Creates First Marine Protected Area After 15 Years

Ghana just declared its first ever marine protected area, protecting 703 square kilometers of ocean that's critical for fish populations. After 15 years of work, this historic move could save the country's collapsing fishery and protect food security for millions.

Mongabay2 min read
Bolivia Protects 2.2M Acres With Indigenous-Led Plan
Planet WinsFeb 6

Bolivia Protects 2.2M Acres With Indigenous-Led Plan

Local communities and Indigenous groups in Bolivia just protected nearly a million hectares of rainforest by working with their towns instead of waiting for national action. The four new protected areas create wildlife corridors while protecting water sources and forests that local families depend on for their livelihoods.

Mongabay3 min read
New Mexico Tackles Oil Well Fraud to Protect Taxpayers
SolutionsJan 26

New Mexico Tackles Oil Well Fraud to Protect Taxpayers

New Mexico is taking bold legal action against oil executives who allegedly abandoned cleanup costs, while pushing forward historic bonding reforms that could protect communities nationwide. The state's fight represents a turning point in holding companies accountable for environmental responsibilities.

Grist2 min read
French Polynesia Resort Protects 120,000 Sea Turtle Hatchlings
Planet WinsApr 21

French Polynesia Resort Protects 120,000 Sea Turtle Hatchlings

A luxury eco-resort in French Polynesia has turned paradise into a conservation powerhouse, protecting over 120,000 sea turtle hatchlings in just ten years. By combining tourism with science, they're proving that protecting nature can also protect jobs and local economies.

Good Good Good3 min read
Greece Protects 250 Beaches From Overtourism Development
Planet WinsApr 29

Greece Protects 250 Beaches From Overtourism Development

Greece just added more beaches to its protected list, banning commercial sunbeds and umbrellas to preserve natural coastlines and endangered wildlife. The country welcomed a record 38 million visitors last year and is taking action to protect its most vulnerable shores.

Fox News Travel2 min read
Tourists Help Protect Amazon by Tracking Wildlife
Planet WinsJun 6

Tourists Help Protect Amazon by Tracking Wildlife

In Peru's Amazon, vacationers are spending their trips collecting scientific data that helps protect one of the world's most biodiverse regions. Their research has already contributed to government protections for Indigenous lands and rare wildlife.

Wired3 min read
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Planet WinsJun 5

Mexico Protects Mahahual Beach for Community Ecotourism

A small coastal town in Mexico just won protection for its beaches and mangroves after locals stood up against mega-development. Mahahual will now prioritize community-based ecotourism that preserves the environment generations have protected.

Mexico News Daily2 min read
UN Grants Protection to 40 Species Including Cheetahs
Planet WinsApr 2

UN Grants Protection to 40 Species Including Cheetahs

Representatives from 132 nations just voted to protect 40 endangered animals, from snowy owls to hammerhead sharks. The new treaty gives migrating species their strongest legal protections yet.

Good Good Good2 min read
England Issues 7% More Wildlife Licenses, Protects Nature
Daily MixApr 15

England Issues 7% More Wildlife Licenses, Protects Nature

Natural England approved 478 more wildlife licenses in 2025 while protecting bats, badgers, and other endangered species. The permits let development move forward safely without harming protected animals.

Google News - Wildlife Recovery2 min read
Northern Ireland Eradicates Ferrets, Saves 250K Seabirds
Community HeroesApr 25

Northern Ireland Eradicates Ferrets, Saves 250K Seabirds

In a world-first conservation win, Northern Ireland has successfully removed an invasive ferret population from Rathlin Island, home to over 250,000 seabirds. Puffins, razorbills, and other birds can now nest safely for the first time in generations.

Good News Network2 min read
UN Summit Protects 40 More Migratory Species From Extinction
Planet WinsMar 31

UN Summit Protects 40 More Migratory Species From Extinction

Global delegates just expanded protections for 40 threatened migratory species, including cheetahs, giant otters, and hammerhead sharks. The landmark decision brings the total number of protected species to over 1,200.

AllAfrica - Environment2 min read
K9 Charity Gets Protective Vest to Keep Her Safe
Community HeroesMay 16

K9 Charity Gets Protective Vest to Keep Her Safe

A yellow lab who helps find child predators just got a lifesaving gift. Thanks to a nonprofit donation, K9 Charity now has a bullet and stab protective vest while she works to protect Kentucky families.

Google: charity donation2 min read
Uganda Trains 55 Officers to Protect Environment
Planet WinsMay 4

Uganda Trains 55 Officers to Protect Environment

Uganda just launched a four-month training program for 55 environmental protection officers who will learn to tackle illegal deforestation, wetland destruction, and pollution. The move represents a major step forward in protecting the country's threatened natural resources.

AllAfrica - Environment2 min read
Costa Rica Pushes for Independent Forest Protection Review
Planet WinsFeb 6

Costa Rica Pushes for Independent Forest Protection Review

Costa Rica's Ombudsman is demanding independent verification of government forest reports to ensure a threatened wildlife refuge gets proper protection. The move could strengthen how the country enforces environmental laws across all protected zones.

Tico Times Costa Rica3 min read

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