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Scotland’s iconic seabirds are under threat. The draft Scottish Seabird Conservation Action Plan sets out how we can protect vulnerable seabird species together, safeguarding them for future generations. Take part in our consultation until 5 March 2025 at https://lnkd.in/dqWyyYbG Acting Net Zero and Energy Secretary Gillian Martin launched the draft action plan - developed in partnership with NatureScot, JNCC, RSPB and British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) - at the Scottish Seabird Centre today. Find out more at https://lnkd.in/damjW_-W #seabirds #conservation #marineenvironment

Did you know you can snorkel to contribute to science and conservation? Monitoring unique species Snorkelling is an accessible way for us to monitor unique marine species like vulnerable dugongs and endangered sea turtles as we work toward conserving their populations. Surveys It’s not only marine animals we keep an eye on, our participants in different marine conservation programs also use snorkelling as a way to monitor coral reefs, seagrass beds and more. Ensuring these environments are in tip-top shape for the species that rely on them and the well-being of the ocean. Data collection During surveys and species monitoring, we also take the opportunity to collect data. These findings are studied and used to steer long-term conservation efforts. Discover how you can contribute to marine conservation through snorkelling: https://lnkd.in/d-qnjYgx #snorkelling #marineconservation #gvi #travelabroad #internabroad #conservation

International Snow Leopard Day highlights the need to protect snow leopards and their habitats. It raises awareness about the threats these magnificent creatures face, such as habitat loss and poaching. This day encourages global efforts for conservation, research, and community involvement to ensure the survival of snow leopards. #SnowLeopardDay, #Conservation, #ProtectWildlife, #EndangeredSpecies, #WildlifeAwareness, #HabitatProtection, #SaveSnowLeopards, #EnvironmentalConservation

The Important Shark and Ray Areas (ISRAs) of New Zealand and Pacific Islands are official! We recently announced 179 ISRAs, 2 candidate ISRA, and 50 Areas of Interest. This is the outcome of the combined effort of contributors to #putsharksonthemap. The ISRA Criteria were successfully applied to map critical habitats for sharks, rays, and chimaeras! A huge thank you to everyone who contributed, as well as the independent review panel! Now, these can be used as a tool for various #marineconservation/management approaches - #sharks are most often completely overlooked. Check them out on the ISRA e- Atlas: https://Inkd.in/etFF6WCA There are also Factsheets for each area detailing the importance of the area for the shark species within them! We are currently finalising proposals for the Sourh American Atlantic and South American Inland Waters regions...! IUCN SSC Shark Specialist Group (SSG) IUCN IUCN Species Survival Commission #marinebiology #30by30 Shark Conservation Fund (SCF) #saveourseas

Skomer Marine Conservation Zone ( MCZ ) - Monitoring of Parazoanthus axinellae is #DatasetOfTheWeek In 2015 Skomer Marine Nature Reserve changed designation to Skomer Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ). Skomer Marine Nature Reserve (MNR) was designated in 1990. The population of Parazoanthus axinellae (yellow trumpet anemone) is an important feature of Skomer MNR. P. axinellae is a Lusitanian (south-western) species near to the edge of its range and may act as an indicator of climatic change. Colonies have been photographed from fixed locations since 2001 and colony growth has been monitored. The purpose of this data capture was to monitor P. axinellae colonies for changes in polyp density and colony area. Data are held with Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru / Natural Resources Wales???? https://hubs.la/Q02DmXYn0

Happy International Ghost Shark Day from the IUCN SSC Shark Specialist Group! Our team and partners work to understand, protect, and assess the conservation status sharks, rays, and chimaeras ("ghost sharks"), using the best available scientific data. There are 55 confirmed species of chimaeras around the world. Thirty-seven (67.3%) of these have been assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. The remaining species are Vulnerable (n=4), Near Threatened (n=4), and Data Deficient (n =10). Learn more about ghost shark conservation: https://lnkd.in/gHCJRu9x Learn more about us and our work: https://lnkd.in/g69sRXud #InternationalGhostSharkDay #WeareSSC #ConservationImpact #VolunteerNetwork #Shark #Ray #Chimaera #Chondrichthyan #Conservation #Ocean IUCN IUCN Species Survival Commission Re:wild Save Our Seas Foundation (SOSF)

Seagulls are often seen as coastal companions, soaring effortlessly over beaches and shorelines with a grace that belies their reputation as scavengers. These intelligent birds are highly adaptable, thriving in diverse environments from bustling cities to remote islands. Known for their distinctive cries, seagulls are social creatures, often spotted in large flocks, expertly navigating both land and sea. But this could soon be a thing of the past, as common gulls join four other seabird species newly at risk of extinction in the UK. Also joining the UK’s conservation ‘red list’ are the Arctic tern, Leach’s storm-petrel, great black-backed gull and great skua, according to research published on Monday in the British Birds journal. Almost a third of bird species in Britain are now considered at risk of local extinction, with other seabird species including gannets and puffins already red-listed. #ocean #arabianoceanrowingteam #extinction #endangered #seabirds

TRC carried out a comprehensive study of the Little Tennessee River watershed in collaboration with Mainspring Conservation Trust and the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission. Our experts collected cultural, paleoenvironmental, and geomorphological information to support restoration strategies that honor both ecological integrity and cultural heritage. Discover more about the project: https://okt.to/ULMHxn #ProjectsWithPurpose

The new IUCN report on the global conservation status of sharks, rays and chimaeras has just been published!! https://lnkd.in/d_5i8biG A giant effort of 353 contributors to compile the most up-to-date information on shark and ray species, fisheries, trade, threats and policies. Many thanks to editors for putting together this important and impactful document! It was great to contribute to the section on #S?oTomé and #Príncipe alongside 14 national and international co-authors: ?? ?? Data collected by Fauna & Flora , Funda??o Príncipe , Oikos - Coopera??o e Desenvolvimento, and #MARAPA contributed to this report! These organisation are working to establish a network of MPAs in S?o Tomé and Príncipe (www.rede-ampstp.com), with funding by Blue Action Fund and #Arcadia. It's great to see how the conservation monitoring done during this project has provided the first-ever glimpse into the status of sharks and rays in the country! If you want to know more, the #BRUVS data we used has just been published (see https://lnkd.in/dVVWV3Pt) and the fisheries monitoring data will be published soon! ?? Data collected by Vasco Pissarra as part of his PhD and the project Ngandú has also contributed to this section! Vasco worked with artisanal fishers and traders in S?o Tomé and Príncipe, using social methods to understand uses, value chain, and fisher's perceptions on sharks. Some of this work has recently been published! (see https://lnkd.in/dn2Mby6b)

BREAKING: The IUCN Species Survival Commission Shark Specialist Group has released a new report on the global conservation status of sharks and their relatives. This report represents the most up-to-date information from more than 158 countries and territories, and is the work of a team of 353 international scientific and conservation experts. In the 20 years since the first status report (2005), much has changed for sharks, rays and chimaeras. The breadth of research topics has expanded, mirroring the inclusion of a greater diversity of species, and attention is being trained on the emerging threats and the accelerating global changes to aquatic ecosystems. The report also highlights emerging threats and policy solutions. There are chapters for each major global region, and if you are a journalist writing about this report, we have experts from your region standing by to answer your questions. We also have a variety of high-quality images for journalists' use. We will be posting highlights throughout the week. Re:wild Save Our Seas Foundation (SOSF) IUCN Species Survival Commission Georgia Aquarium The Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund Atlantis Resorts #WeAreSSC #SpeciesSurvival #ConservationPartners #SSCleaders #ConservationImpact #VolunteerNetwork #SSCPublications #ConservationWorks #shark #ray #chimaera #conservation #marine #science Read the report here: https://lnkd.in/efWWes7g