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Fin Whales Year-Round

The New York Bight is an important habitat for the world's second-largest animal all 12 months, new WCS research shows.

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Nature's Strongholds

Where nature is strong, for people and planet.

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WCS Film History

An archivist is preserving footage of everything from studies of the biomechanics of crabs to the growth of the Bronx Zoo to polar research expeditions. What can we learn from it?

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2023 WCS Impact Report


"I have hope because of the incredibly talented and dedicated people who work at WCS—and who support WCS. With their passion and ideas and hard work, I know we can make the change that we need in the world."

MONICA P. MEDINAPresident and CEO

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Hudson Canyon

The U.S. Federal Government is considering naming the largest submarine canyon along the Atlantic Coast a National Marine Sanctuary. It's a once-in-a-generation opportunity to support marine conservation.

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WCS Wild Audio

Listen to our award-winning podcast for reported audio stories from our headquarters in New York and around the world.

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In the news

February 27, 2024 | Popular Science

NASA and Google Earth Engine Help Save Tigers

They are assisting with a new program that offers decision makers critical, near-real time tools for tiger conservation efforts.

February 22, 2024 | Scientific American

Antarctica’s Penguins Could Be Devastated by Avian Influenza

“If [the virus] does hit, the impacts will be potentially really devastating,” says WCS's Chris Walzer.

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