The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) is urging Parties at the CITES CoP20 meeting in Samarkand to support Proposal 35, which seeks to list the American eel (Anguilla rostrata) on CITES Appendix II. This listing would ensure that international trade of Read More …
A new study published in Science Advances reveals widespread non-compliance with international trade protections for endangered sharks, indicating that global wildlife rules are being routinely violated. Researchers, including those from Mote Marine Laboratory and the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), used Read More …
The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) is actively campaigning for the adoption of Proposal 5 at the CITES CoP20 meeting in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. Submitted by the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the proposal aims to list the Read More …
The Solomon Islands is embarking on a significant and positive marine conservation initiative, with a new partnership and a generous $4 million grant from the Bezos Earth Fund. This funding is dedicated to a national marine spatial plan that will Read More …
In a truly inspiring and historic achievement, the Philippines has officially declared the Bitaug Marine Protected Area (MPA), a vibrant 149-hectare ocean sanctuary in the province of Siquijor. This momentous designation is a beautiful testament to the power of community, Read More …
In a heartening development for ocean conservation, a new global study reveals that international trade protections for sharks and rays are making a significant positive impact. Led by Florida International University (FIU) and the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), the research Read More …