Our first newsletter - Dec 2024 Marine Roundup

For a glimpse of the amazing work that the Specialist Groups are doing, and much more, browse our first newsletter here:
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Saving Species Sustains Life - declaration

The 2024 SSC Leaders’ Meeting has concluded with a powerful declaration on the need for urgent action to save species and halt biodiversity loss. Let’s act together to support biodiversity for a resilient planet!

Our Planet, Our Responsibility.

https://bit.ly/SSCLeadersMeeting2024-Declaration

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Honoring exceptional contributions to marine conservation

Honoring exceptional contributions to marine conservation. We're thrilled to celebrate IUCN Species Survival Commission (SSC) Specialist Groups awarded the SSC Chair's Citation of Excellence for their dedication to protecting vulnerable marine species.

Congratulations to the Anguillid Eel Specialist Group (Matthew Gollock, with Chair of IUCN Species Survival Commission Jon Paul Rodriguez) for their work in conserving eels worldwide. © Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD)

A big shout out to the Cetacean Specialist Group (Gianna Minton) for protecting whales and dolphins, essential to healthy marine ecosystems. © Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD)

Applause for the Coral Specialist Group( Francoise Cabada-Blanco) for preserving the vibrant reefs that support marine biodiversity. © Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD)

Thank you to the Otter Specialist Group (Anna Loy & Nicole Duplaix) for their dedication to these iconic river and sea guardians. © Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD)

Cheers to the Pipefish & Seadragon Specialist Group (Amanda Vincent) for safeguarding these unique, mesmerizing species. © Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD)

Congratulations to the Shark Specialist Group (Rima Jabado) for their critical work in shark and ray conservation around the globe. © EnvironmentAgency – Abu Dhabi (EAD)

Kudos to the Snapper, Seabream & Grunt Specialist Group (Ken Lindeman) for protecting these important fish populations. © EnvironmentAgency – Abu Dhabi (EAD)

Special mention to Nick Dulvy, recipient of the Harry Messel Award for Conservation Leadership, accepted by Rima Jabado. Your leadership inspires us all! © EnvironmentAgency – Abu Dhabi (EAD)

Presenting our new logo

Have you noticed our gorgeous new logo?! We would like to say a huge THANK YOU! to the wonderfully talented Rioka Hayama for her lovely design. Her creativity and attention to detail truly brought our vision to life. You can see more of her wonderful illustrations at riokahayama.com