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U.S. Fish Service Launches $100M Endangered Species DNA Vault

6/25/2026

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A $100 million donor-funded effort will create a public genetic vault for threatened species.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Colossal Biosciences will build a DNA repository for 2,300 endangered species, store samples, and place genomic data in open-access repositories at no cost.
The agreement comes as the Trump administration moves to weaken ESA protections, including an offshore drilling waiver, while ESA funding provides each listed species half needed resources.

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Story summary

A $100 million donor-funded effort will create a public genetic vault for threatened species.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Colossal Biosciences will build a DNA repository for 2,300 endangered species, store samples, and place genomic data in open-access repositories at no cost.
The agreement comes as the Trump administration moves to weaken ESA protections, including an offshore drilling waiver, while ESA funding provides each listed species half needed resources.