NEWS: Grassroots movement protects 200 km² of Puerto Rico’s ocean ecosystems.
After 16 yrs, local communities celebrate creation of new marine protected area. “We were honored to provide technical support," said WCS's Pamela Castillo.
🪸 https://t.co/3DjQKL4VDH #COP16Colombia
Women make WCS stronger. On #InternationalWomensDay, we honor all the women in our zoos and aquarium in NYC and in our conservation programs across the globe for advancing our mission to save wildlife and wild places. #IWD2024
Cachito demorado, pero ya salió! La primera de primero… Vemos traslape de nicho entre dos cíclidos🐟🇬🇹, donde morfología y hábitat indican que las especies comparten características, con diferencias importantes. Pasen a leer, acceso abierto y gratis! https://t.co/B6HE4QpgNz
(1/2) The 2nd Global Amphibian Assessment published today in @Nature reveals climate change is emerging as the major driver of amphibian declines. Scientists assessed 8,000+ species for @ASG_IUCN #SaveAmphibians#SaveSalamanders 🐸 🌎
Why is CITES important to marine species? We asked WCS's Christian Barrientos, Marine Coordinator for Mesoamerica and the Western Caribbean. #CITESCoP19
From 3-9 Feb 2023, the world’s top ocean conservation leaders and professionals will meet at the Fifth International Marine Protected Areas Congress (@IMPAC5Canada) in Vancouver, Canada to chart a course towards protecting 30% of the ocean by 2030. #30x30
CITES-Cop19 es muy importante para los tiburones y rayas porque se va a regular 90% del mercado de aleta de tiburon, esto ayudara a la recuperacion de las poblaciones con sobrepesca en el mundo
Why is CITES important to marine species? We asked WCS's Christian Barrientos, Marine Coordinator for Mesoamerica and the Western Caribbean. #CITESCoP19
Historic victory for sharks at #CITESCoP19 Thank you @MiAmbientePma@BinderShirley, Panama ministerial sr. office advisor, for ensuring requiem sharks got needed intl trade protections. Committee votes yes for Appendix II. Final adoption comes soon @WCSsharks Luke Warwick.
WCS delegation at #CITESCoP19 wildlife trade conference in Panamá are from around the world repping for species around the world. https://t.co/A3iNmLDBAU
At #COP27 we're sharing a hopeful message: Coral reefs around the world still thrive in climate-resilient refuges, and coastal heroes are leading local adaptation efforts to keep their communities, reefs, and fisheries strong.
Join our interactive event and call to #Act2Adapt 🪸
Last week @TheWCS held it's first ever global meeting of #shark and #ray programs, giving us a chance to co-ordinate across our 10+ priority countries around the world. Lots of work that offers hope in the face of the huge threats these species face!
https://t.co/HEk8M23V9K
"We need to urgently transform our Aquatic #FoodSystems to make them more efficient, inclusive, resilient & sustainable.
@FAO is committed to support its Members to accelerate actions for our blue planet, people & prosperity"
Vera Agostini delivers @FAODG's statement @ #UNOC2022
#WedgefishWednesday 4th @IUCNShark newsletter covers 1st @ElasmoSociety Global Wedgefish & Guitarfish Symposium (27 talks by presenters from 18 countries) AND info on what @CITES listing means for these & other threatened elasmobranchs + @dando_marc art! https://t.co/NYVStFqSzZ