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Three photos. On the left, Auli'i Cravalho smiles brightly in a black wetsuit while sitting on a boat, her two thumbs up in the air. In the center, a coral polyp under the sea. On the right, Aulil'i Cravalho speaks with a Hawaiian man about the area's coral reefs, while standing in front of the ocean.

Moana's Auli'i Cravalho speaks up for Hawaiian coral reefs in new short film series

The voice actress of the beloved Disney princess is partnering up with a Hawaiian coral restoration nonprofit to educate us all about the importance of the planet's reefs.

It’s the bee's needs: Study reveals best plants for bee health and conservation

A new study analyzed pollen from 57 North American plant species, identifying those most nutritionally beneficial for bees, which could inform conservation efforts and wildflower restoration projects.

A photo collage of a bird perched on top of a branch, a baby playing with a toy, a building, a Pampers play room, and a frog

Good News This Week: July 13, 2024 - Birds, Frogs, & Nurseries

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A snapshot of the deep sea, ringed by oysters.

Goblin sharks have been called 'nightmare fuel,' but these pictures prove how cute they can actually be

These deep-sea sharks are not well-loved online, but one conservationist wants to clean up their ugly reputation

Yosemite National Park on a foggy morning

Following wildfires, 100+ rare amphibians have been released back into Yosemite National Park

After the Rim Fire of 2013, this amphibian population declined by 50%. Now, they're getting a chance to start again in their native habitat.

Two dingoes touch noses in a park in Australia

Previously hunted as pests, dingoes to be re-classified as a protected species in Australia

Despite pushback from farmers, groundbreaking new DNA research has led Australian officials to consider the protection status of the iconic dingo.

California's next state park is a 'rewilded' ranch that also protects communities from floods

“You need to give the water a safe place to go... or it'll go to a place that's not safe.”

A male great-billed seed finch in the Port Cajuero reserve, Minas Gerais.

Brazil's most trafficked endangered bird makes a comeback with rewilding success

Even optimistic population estimates are dire, at fewer than 2,500 mature individuals and no more than 250 in any given population. But there's good news...

A photo collage of a bar chart regarding deforestation in the Amazon rainforest, a solar wind farm, a drone show, and a Pampas cat

Good News This Week: July 6, 2024 - Drones, Butterflies, & Pampas Cats

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A large pygmy blue whale swims beside a baby calf in a photo taken from above

Rare photos of newborn blue pygmy whale shed light on endangered species

A baby blue pygmy whale — the youngest ever spotted — is giving scientists renewed hope for the future of the endangered species.

Breakthrough research on tiny ocean creatures promises better CO2 removal

Tiny marine life forms called plankton play a huge role in ocean carbon cycling.

Two grizzly bear cubs sit in a grassy field, one has a stick in its mouth.

Grizzly bear baby boom in Yellowstone triples cub count in national park

A mother grizzly bear was spotted with a record five cubs, bringing the total bear cub count to 18, and highlighting the species' recovery.