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After Hurricanes Irma and Maria, Puerto Rico’s fishing communities didn’t just rebuild, they transformed. With support from marine conservation non-profit Conservación ConCiencia, fishers are leading efforts to restore fisheries, protect endangered species, and strengthen their communities through collaboration, trust, and resilience.

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Getting Sharked: Search for Solutions
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Scientists test repellents to stop sharks from taking fish from anglers’ lines.
Engineering the Power of Waves
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Scientists and engineers test ways to both mitigate and harness the power of waves.
The Seals of Sable Island
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Researchers study gray seals on Sable Island, the world’s largest breeding colony.
Puerto Rico: Resilience in Action
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Puerto Rico’s fishers transform their communities after Hurricanes Irma and Maria.
The Elephant Seals of Año Nuevo
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Scientists collaborate with elephant seals to study their life cycles and ocean health.
Mystery of the Spinning Fish
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Scientists work to unravel the cause of the fish spinning phenomenon in the Florida Keys.
Whales in a Plastic Ocean
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Scientists in Madeira study the impacts of plastics on whales and dolphins.
Costa Rica's Surfing Paradise
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In Playa Hermosa locals unite to protect waves, restore habitats, and save sea turtles.
California Sea Otters: Life on the Edge
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Experts study southern sea otters to ensure their longtime survival on California’s coast.
Maui Aloha ‘Āina: From Mauka to Makai
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Islanders restore Maui's watersheds through traditional Hawaiian wisdom.
Eagle Rays: Soaring on Spotted Wings
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Florida scientists make remarkable discoveries about whitespotted eagle rays.
Ancient Adriatic: Croatia's Sunken History
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Marine archaeologists uncover a Roman shipwreck on Croatia's Adriatic Coast.
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