Conservation can mean many things. Some people believe in conserving our natural resources or in preventing harm to wildlife. Other individuals work hard to restore and preserve our history and works of art. Here are some of the most important areas in conservation from both land and sea.

The summer of 2008 is a disappointing one for the archaeological site of Pompeii. The Italian government is declaring a state of emergency at the site of one of Italy’s most popular tourist attractions. What is the history of Pompeii and why is Pompeii so important to Italy and to us?