endangered species protection

The Trump administration rolled back a key protection for endangered species by repealing a prior definition of prohibited 'harm' under the Endangered Species Act. The previous regulation defined 'harm' to include actions that significantly altered a species’ habitat.

After Hurricanes Irma and Maria, Puerto Rico's fishing communities transformed their efforts with support from marine conservation non-profit Conservación ConCiencia, focusing on restoring fisheries, protecting endangered species, and strengthening communities through collaboration and resilience.