Mexican authorities and conservationists have reported sightings of healthy vaquita marina porpoises and a significant drop in illegal fishing activity, signaling progress in efforts to save the ...

There are many unique species of fish living in the Colorado River. Some include the bonytail chub, razorback sucker, and ...

Between seven and 10 vaquitas — the world’s most endangered marine mammal — have been confirmed alive in Mexico’s Upper Gulf ...

Despite conservation efforts, Puerto Rico is still home to 16 species that are considered threatened, endangered, or at risk ...

The vaquita is the world's most endangered cetacean. There are just a handful left on Earth. But recently, observers spotted at least one or two new calves.

Not to be mistaken with the original Venice in Italy, Louisiana's Venice sits at the mouth of the Mississippi River right on ...

There's a long road ahead before the species is back from the brink, but a new population survey provides fresh optimism.

Scientists caution fisheries and climate change still threaten the animals. Sustained conservation efforts must continue so ...

NOAA Fisheries will allow commercial fishers operating in the South Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico, which the ...

Some of Earth’s rarest animals are so elusive they feel more like folklore than flesh and bone. We often think of endangered ...

The Mexico government has implemented new protections for several species of Atlantic sharks, but conservationists have been ...

They can often be found in coastal waters around the Sunshine State during the summer months, when females emerge from the ...