Topics Where We Work Coasts and Oceans

Coastal Resilience

Mangroves: the great connector of landscape and seascape
July 26, 2025 — Mangroves do not exist in isolation. They protect and are intrinsically linked to the lowlands of watersheds and the activities that take place there. The Blue Natural Heritage project sought to connect science, communication, education, and policy in a collaborative effort focused on two sites of hemispheric importance for biodiversity and migratory birds: the Bays of Panama and Parita.
Panama
A Snowy Plover stands on sand with shells beside it.
Fort De Soto Highlights Nature's Resilience After Hurricanes
June 04, 2025 — Hurricanes Helene and Milton left destruction up and down the Gulf Coast. In the first beach-nesting season since they hit, conservationists are finding bright spots for birds.
FLORIDA
Share the Shore to Protect Sensitive Nesting Birds this Memorial Day Weekend
May 23, 2025 — Whether you’re sunbathing, swimming, fishing, walking your dog, or boating, follow these tips to help protect birds and their babies on the beach.
TEXAS Coastal Stewardship
tar blobs on a beach with waves in the background
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Florida Reflects on 15 Year Anniversary of Deepwater Horizon Disaster
April 14, 2025
FLORIDA Coastal Stewardship
Whooping Crane Habitat Identification Tool Rallies Conservation Partners
February 13, 2025
TEXAS
Major Funding Announced for Crab Meadow Marsh Restoration
December 09, 2024 — The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation has awarded $429K to the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ to develop a restoration plan for Crab Meadow’s marsh.
NY
Osprey
National Grant will Fund ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡â€™s Marsh Restoration Project in Currituck Sound
December 03, 2024 — New funding will support innovative approaches to preserving and recovering a threatened ecosystem.
NORTH CAROLINA
Saltmarsh Sparrow research expands at Great Meadows Marsh
October 30, 2024 — Scientists completed nest surveys, banding, and attached radio transmitters to birds to gather data that will guide future restoration
CT
Hurricane Beryl: The After-Storm Impacts Paint a Bleak Picture for Many Nesting Birds
August 16, 2024
TEXAS Birds and Climate