For over 30 years, Russia and the United States have cooperated in the area of environmental conservation and protection. In July 2009, the Third Bilateral Conference on Shared Perspectives in Animal Health took place in Shepherdstown, West Virginia, and included a special session on coral disease.

Announcing the 15th Annual Science Without Borders® Challenge: Navigate with Care
Every day, fishing boats, ferries, sailboats, kayaks, research vessels, cargo ships, whales, sea turtles, dolphins, seabirds, and countless other marine animals share the same waters. While people rely on the ocean for transportation, recreation, research, fishing, and exploration, it is also home to some of the most diverse and important ecosystems on Earth.
That simple but powerful idea is the inspiration behind the 15th Annual Science Without Borders® Challenge.
