The chickens were just going to have to find a new place to live. Pelagio Paulino needed their coop, with its tin roof, sturdy door and walls of wire mesh for his turtle eggs.

The Dominican Republic, with help from The Nature Conservancy, was one of the first nations in the Caribbean Challenge to reach its goal of protecting 20% of its marine habitat.

Do you know what a bird nursery looks like? Do you know where a lizard-cuckoo might nest? Come visit the beautiful beaches, underwater caves, dry tropical forests, and mangrove swamps of the Dominican Republic's Parque Del Este to find out!

Did you know that male bottlenose dolphins can exceed 12 feet in length and weigh 1,200 pounds? Did you know that they sometimes will chase fish out of the water and then partially beach themselves to feed?

The Dominican Republic provides important sanctuary for humpback whales and is an ideal place for them to breed and give birth. Find out why the waters around the Dominican Republic are so unique and learn how the Conservancy is protecting this important habitat.

Governments across the Caribbean, including the Dominican Republic, have agreed to protect 20 percent of their marine and coastal habitats by the year 2020. Learn how The Nature Conservancy is supporting this historic commitment.