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Dolphins, whales and fish are among the many marine inhabitants that pass through the Gulf of California. Locals need them to continue visiting and are creating protected areas and sustainable fisheries to help.

Kenya's Tana river once supplied water in abundance, but dams essential to the nation's power supply are having devastating effects on rural communities.

Drought and flooding might read like opposite extremes, but climate change is inflicting them both on parts of Senegal. Cultivating healthy ecosystems is one way local farmers are seeking to minimize damage.

The rare Pau brasil tree on Brazil's east coast is dying out. Its population can only be boosted with the help of local communities who have to first be convinced that protecting the environment pays off for them too.

Deforestation and gold mining waste are taking their toll on Peru’s lushly biodiverse Amazon Basin. In a bid to reverse the trend and earn a living, local communities are working with nature rather than against it.

The Pacific nation of Fiji is considered a paradise on earth. But in reality, the archipelago’s marine life is threatened. Researchers, politicians and residents need to join forces to save the rich underwater world.

A fish breeding center at a lake in Morocco's Atlas Mountains is meant to boost dwindling populations and help local communities secure their livelihoods through increased fishing and tourism.

Millions of Monarch butterflies migrate to Mexico from Canada each winter. It doesn't just make for a fascinating natural spectacle but is crucial for the entire ecosystem. Researchers are trying to find out exactly how.

The elephant population in Laos is dwindling at an alarming rate. With more animals dying off than being born, the pachyderms face a real crisis. Their numbers as well their habitat need monitoring and preservation.

The orangutans of Bukit Tigapuluh are to be released back into the Indonesian rainforest. But, first they need to train and master a whole host of skills that apes need to survive in the wild.