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Bering Sea
One of the richest and most diverse sub-polar and polar marine ecosystems in the world, the Bering Sea covers 885,000 square miles of the Pacific Ocean and reaches its greatest depth at slightly more than 15,000 feet. The sea connects to the Arctic Ocean through the 53 mile wide Bering Strait which is a critical area for marine life migrating to and from summering grounds in the Chukchi Sea and elsewhere in the Arctic Ocean.
Chihuahuan Desert
Here nearly a quarter of the worlds cactus species thrive, many existing on a single valley or hillside. Raptors and millions of other birds including Vermillion flycatchers, yellow billed cuckoo’s and willow flycatchers find a home and food while helping to maintain the ecoregion’s delicate and imperiled natural balance.
Northern Great Plains
Much of the Region is still covered by native grasslands and all the native plants and animals that once inhabited the Northern Great Plains can be brought back. However some, like that black footed ferret and the Pallid sturgeon, are on the brink of extinction and others, such as the wild plains bison could be history if we don’t act fast.
Southeast Rivers and Streams
The rivers and streams of the southeast are unusually rich in aquatic biodiversity. They are home to colourfully named fish as the Pygmy Madtom (the worlds smallest catfish) the Halloween Darter, and mussels like the Tennessee Heelsplitter and the Purple Wartyback. These rivers and streams are of global significance and are home to many animals and wildlife.
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