BREAKING: new study led by Brit Finucci finds that 1 in 7 species of deepwater sharks and rays are threatened with extinction, driven by shark liver oil markets and the meat trade.

Paper: science.org/doi/10.1126/sc…

Press release: dulvy.com/sharksinthedar…

Happy #InternationalWomensDay !

Today on #IWD24 , we’re celebrating the incredible women working tirelessly to protect wildlife across the globe – helping to bring our world back to life. 💚🌍

#InspireInclusion

Today is #WorldWildlifeDay , a day to celebrate the diversity of wildlife on our planet. #Whales , #dolphins and #porpoises are sentient, emotional beings and they also play a crucial role in creating a sustainable environment. These magnificent climate giants help us fight climate…

The new & expanded IMMA e-Atlas arrives today with 33 new Important Marine Mammal Areas (IMMAs) from the NE Atlantic Ocean & Baltic Sea. The IMMA tool aims to give #whales , #dolphins , #seals & other marine mammals a seat at the table to argue for protection of their ocean homes.…

Sighting of newborn great white shark ‘unlike anything we had ever seen before’ science.org/content/articl…

Mangroves, seagrasses and tidal marshes are amazing ecosystems, but we must do more to protect them!

Our International Policy Framework for #BlueCarbon Ecosystems helps fit the policy puzzle together to scale up coastal protection: bit.ly/3Lf69G9

Mangroves, seagrasses and tidal marshes are amazing ecosystems but we must do more to protect them!

Our International Policy Framework for #BlueCarbon Ecosystems helps fit the policy puzzle together to scale up coastal protection: bit.ly/3Lf69G9

Conservation Intl

What role does blue carbon play in tackling #climate change?

How is #biodiversity loss linked to land degradation in drylands?

Get breakdowns of complex environmental challenges in our Issues Briefs bit.ly/3paMDiC

Today, we are launching our new report for #COP28 - Whales in Hot Water👉 tinyurl.com/jkhubx6w, which highlights the impacts of climate change on whales and dolphins - the very beings that can help us fight climate breakdown if we reduce threats they face and boost their…

We know the deep links between the climate and biodiversity loss crises, this UN Climate Change #climate conference is an opportunity to solve both emergencies together.

IUCN’s #COP28 positions explain how iucn.org/cop28