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New paper highlighting major conservation gaps- Small sharks, big problems: DNA analysis of small fins reveals trade regulation gaps and burgeoning trade in juvenile sharks | Science Advances science.org/doi/10.1126/sc…

Sawfish in Bangladesh: Safeguarding a species from the brink of extinction thedailystar.net/environment/na… WCS

On this #Internationalsawfishday WCS Bangladesh published an article on Sawfish in Bangladesh: Safeguarding a species from the brink of extinction. #sawfish #sawfishday #bangladesh #criticallyendangered #sawfishconservation thedailystar.net/environment/na…

Safeguarding #Bangladesh’s #Sawfish from the Brink of #Extinction | By G M Masum Billah and Robiul Kauser “On this #InternationalSawfishDay, we must ask ourselves: Do they have a chance to survive in our waters?” medium.com/wcs-marine-con… #conservation #sharks #marine #wildlife

New study reveals concerning gap in shark conservation management: ~75% of small fins found in trade are from threatened small shark species!⚠️ Largely unmanaged, population declines are likely to continue without global action... ⬇️ bit.ly/4ec4XPz 📸: Ethan Daniels

Mark your calendars and save the date - we have exciting news! 🗓️ 🦈 The 5th Sharks International conference is set to take place from 4th to 8th May 2026 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Share this news far and wide and follow us for more updates! #sharksinternational2026 #SriLanka

We understand more about sharks and rays than ever before, but they remain among the most threatened vertebrates. Declining fast, says a new IUCN report. As part of our strategy, @WCSOcean is helping to implement shark management reforms in 10 key geographies across the globe.

New #GlobalSharkTrends study published in Science Magazine reveals that #overfishing has more than halved shark & ray populations over the past 50-years causing widespread erosion of ecological function and exceptionally high extinction risk 👉🏽Full article bit.ly/GlobalSharkTre…

🦈Over 1,200 shark, ray, & chimaera species inhabit our oceans—25% discovered in the last 20 years. With 43% at risk of extinction, urgent action is needed to save them. Learn more: saveourseas.com/the-iucns-repo… via Save Our Seas

Iconic rays face ongoing threats to survive, shows a new study. The research shines a spotlight on the deeply unsustainable trade in manta and mobula gills and meat, at levels that will drive this family to extinction if action isn’t taken urgently. bit.ly/3Zz8bXU

Out now: A new global assessment of manta and devil ray meat and gill plate trade The WCS-supported study looked at ray meat and gill plate trade across 75 countries, and calls for urgent action to protect these endangered species. 🔗Read on here: research.mantatrust.org/palacios-et-al…

Mobulid rays, including manta and devil rays, are among the most endangered elasmobranch species due to heavy fishing driven by demand for their meat and gills: ➡️43 countries catch significant numbers of rays ➡️14 countries extract gill plates Read on: research.mantatrust.org/palacios-et-al…

Sharks & rays are rapidly heading toward extinction. 🦈⚠️ A #SharkConservationFund backed study shows 50% population declines since 1970 and a loss of their vital roles in marine ecosystems. Learn more: bit.ly/4g4VZVL With stronger protections, we can turn the tide. 🌊

Happy new year! To ring in 2025, we're spotlighting the Shark Biodiversity Initiative (SBI)! Through SBI, SCF is supporting 19 projects that will result in 37 new protected or conserved areas for sharks & rays when completed. 🦈🌊 Here’s to more progress in 2025! 🎉 Stay tuned:

WCS 🇵🇬 announces a new Important Shark and Ray Area (ISRA) in New Ireland Province. Find out more 👉 : sharkrayareas.org/e-atlas/

JUST IN: New proposals released at #CITIESSC78, our WCS team on the ground in Geneva reports. Oceanic whitetip sharks, whale sharks, and manta rays are up for new protections to curb their freefall toward extinction. These will be voted on at #CITESCOP20 in November.

Today at #CITIESSC78 in Geneva, newly-launched proposals from Panama, Ecuador, and the Maldives aim to boost protections for some of the most threatened species in the ocean: Oceanic Whitetip Sharks, Whale Sharks, and Manta Rays.

#CITES is a global treaty that regulates the trade of endangered wildlife so that it doesn't threaten species’ survival. 🌍 👏 Kudos to Panama 🇵🇦, Ecuador 🇪🇨 & the Maldives 🇲🇻 for leading efforts to establish stronger protections for these threatened sharks & rays!

The #SharkConservationFund's 2025 Small Grant #RequestforProposals is now open! 🦈 Learn more on our website: sharkconservationfund.org To be considered, please submit Concept Notes by March 31, 2025. Questions? Contact us at [email protected]. 📸: tswinner / Getty Images

With #SharkConservationFund support, WCS supported the establishment or expansion 6 Marine Protected Areas in Cuba, protecting 1,780 km² of key habitat for critically endangered oceanic whitetip sharks. 🦈 Thank you to the team and the government of Cuba for this win!🇨🇺 📸