IUCN SSC MARINE-RELATED SPECIALIST GROUPS, TASK FORCES, AND RED LIST AUTHORITIES

Marine-related Specialist Groups

A complete directory of the Specialist Groups, Red List Authorities, and Task Forces of the Species Survival Commission (SSC) can be found here.

If you are interested in knowing more about the work of these Groups or offering your expertise, then please contact us. We particularly welcome colleagues from underrepresented countries, taxa and demographies.

Listed here are the marine-related groups:

Plants and Algae Specialist Groups

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Fungi Specialist Group

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Invertebrates Specialist Groups

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Sea Cucumber.jpg
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Fishes Specialist Groups

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Seahorse, Pipefish and Seadragon.jpg
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Snapper, Seabream and Grunt.jpg
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Reptiles Specialist Groups

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Marine Turtle.jpg
Sea Snake.jpg

Birds Specialist Groups

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Flamingo.jpg
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Loon.jpg
Pelican.jpg
Penguin.jpg
Stork, Ibis and Spoonbill.jpg
Threatened Waterfowl.jpg

Marine Mammals Specialist Groups

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Pinniped.jpg
Polar Bear.jpg
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Thematic Groups

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Task Forces

SSC and WCPA joint Task Force on Biodiversity and Protected Areas

SSC and WCPA joint Task Force on Biodiversity and Protected Areas

Marine Mammal Protected Area Task Force

Marine Mammal Protected Area Task Force

Red List Authorities

Croaker and Drum Fishes Red List Authority

Marine Invertebrates Red List Authority

Marine Fishes Red List Authority

Photo credit: Renata Romeo | Ocean Image Bank