We’re fighting to protect marine mammals and sea birds from industrial fishing, habitat loss and other threats.

Each year, marine mammals and seabirds become collateral damage as the result of industrial fishing and ocean pollution. Join us in our campaigns to protect marine wildlife.

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Marine Mammal & Seabird Updates

Biden Administration Required to Release Long-Overdue Population Reports for Manatees, Sea Otters and Walruses

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For Immediate Release: May 16, 2022 Contacts: Emily Jeffers, (408) 348-6958, ejeffers@biologicaldiversity.org, Center for Biological Diversity Scott Artis, (925) 550-9208, sartis@seaturtles.org, Turtle Island Restoration Network Biden Administration Required to Release…

Scientists are Saving Critically Endangered Vaquitas by Listening to Them

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The vaquita (Phocoena sinus) is the world's most endangered marine mammal. Scientists estimate only 10 individuals remain in the northern Gulf of California, the only place the tiny porpoise is…

3 Ways to Help Save Endangered Species on Giving Tuesday

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Each and every year it is important to secure funding for our critical work to protect endangered marine wildlife and ecosystems. The phrase “now, more than ever” is often said…

Costa Rica Approves Controversial Bill to Resume Trawl Fishing 

| Eastern Tropical Pacific, Marine Mammals & Seabirds, News Releases, Sea Turtles, Sharks, Shrimp Nets | No Comments
For Immediate Release, October 23, 2020 Contact: Mariano Castro, Legal & Policy Analyst, mcastro@seaturtles.org  Costa Rica Approves Controversial Bill to Resume Trawl Fishing  Decision Threatens Endangered Marine Species, Critical Habitat,…

Lawsuit Challenges Inadequate Federal Review of Endangered Species in Gulf of Mexico

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For Immediate Release, October 21, 2020 Contact: Joanie Steinhaus, Gulf Program Director, joanie@seaturtles.org Lawsuit Challenges Inadequate Federal Review of Endangered Species in Gulf of Mexico Agency ignores Deepwater Horizon tragedy,…

Whale Shark Migrating from Galapagos Island to Cocos Island Documented for First Time

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For Immediate Release, September 14, 2020 Contact: Alex Hearn, Galapagos Whale Shark Project, ahearn@usfq.edu.ec   Todd Steiner, Turtle Island Restoration Network, tsteiner@seaturtles.org  Whale Shark Migrating from Galapagos Island to Cocos Island…

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