You've heard talk about protecting endangered animals, but what about endangered vegetables? It's a crisis that's come about with the worldwide rise of industrial farming—many indigenous veggies simply aren't being grown in great quantities anymore. Dr. Prabhakar Rao, who has a PhD in plant breeding and genetics, is saving as many varieties as he can, collecting and planting the seeds of veggies that are on the brink of extinction. Visit his beautifully biodiverse farm in India with us.
The Abandoned Whaling Station Nature Reclaimed
Rusty boats and barrels dot the shore of the British Island of South Georgia. They're relics of a whaling station known as Grytviken that ceased operation in 1966 after the whale population had been nearly depleted by hunting. Today, the remote island, which sits 1,500 miles from the foot of Argentina, is home to millions of penguins and as well as seals. What was once the scene of one of the worst wildlife massacres in history is now a space that nature itself has reclaimed.
Bike, Hike, Dive for Science
Want to help scientists find ways to protect butterflies, create a safe passage for wildlife and rid the oceans of microplastics? Well, if you're up for the adventure, Gregg Treinish has got some work for you. With his nonprofit Adventure Scientists, he's empowering everyone to volunteer and collect data and specimens, all while hiking, biking, diving and skiing.
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