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Thresher sharks are migratory, crossing national boundaries and the high seas as they move through the world’s oceans. Protecting them requires international cooperation. We support a proposal to protect them further at #CMSCOP15. Follow along: wcs.org/cms-cop15

On Int'l #WomensMonth, join the high‑level event introducing the Women Ocean Guardians Initiative, its Voluntary Commitment, & a high-level dialogue on inclusive ocean governance, gender equality & sustainable blue economies. 📆 25 March, 16:00 CET ▶️ tiny.cc/GEN25Mar26

A red fox’s fantastic voyage starts in England and leads to WCS’s @BronxZoo, writes @nytimes. Government officials often turn to our team in these situations. Our staff is expert at rescuing wildlife that has been trafficked into the area. nytimes.com/2026/03/17/nyr…

@AMEmeritaTorres Thank you for meeting with them!

🌿🦁 There’s something powerful about young people stepping up for conservation efforts. That’s why I was delighted to hear from students from @TheWCS’ Career Lattice Program at the Bronx Zoo about their work and how they are building a more sustainable future in the Bronx.

The People’s work in Albany is picking up as budget negotiations intensify!

The Government of Ecuador has proposed listing the Scalloped hammerhead shark (𝘚𝘱𝘩𝘺𝘳𝘯𝘢 𝘭𝘦𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘪) under CMS Appendix I. 🦈 Scalloped hammerhead sharks are true ocean migrants. Born in coastal nursery areas, they later move into the open ocean, while adult females return on seasonal birthing migrations. They can travel thousands of kilometres in short time frames, and they are the only large hammerhead species known to school, a behaviour that also makes them more vulnerable to targeted fishing. 🎣 With declines of more than 80% over the past three generations, this Critically Endangered migratory species will be considered for stronger international conservation action at #CMSCOP15. View the proposal in English, Spanish or French: cms.int/document/30214…

132 countries and the EU have signed the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS), which has been in force since 1979. By bringing countries together, supporting research, and coordinating conservation efforts across the Range States where migratory aquatic, avian and terrestrial species occur, CMS helps safeguard migratory wildlife, their habitats, and the vital benefits they provide. 🌐 (En français / En español) #CMSCOP15

Upcoming #CMSCOP15 offers urgent opportunity to aid migratory species. “We know what needs to be done, and we look forward to galvanizing action by govts and other stakeholders to protect, conserve and save these species,” said WCS’s Susan Lieberman. news.mongabay.com/2026/03/outloo…

The Bronx Zoo is currently caring for a stowaway red fox that was discovered in February aboard a ship arriving at the Port of New York and New Jersey from Southampton, England. (1/5)

This week, we were proud to host our annual Youth Lobby Day in Albany, New York, bringing together young leaders from across our programs to engage directly with state policymakers. 🙏 Thank you to the legislators in the Assembly and Senate who took the time to meet with them.

SPEAK OUT: The future of international conservation hangs on decisions being made in Washington. With them, stable communities, secure nations, and a healthy planet. 📢 secure.wcs.org/campaign/2603-…

@NYSenator_JSS @nyaquarium Thank you for taking the time to meet with the students!

It was great meeting with participants of the WCS’ HS program, including those from the NY Aquarium, to talk about my work in government. We had a great conversation about legislation they would like to see supporting our wildlife. I look forward to continuing this partnership!

@SenatorSerrano 🙏 Thank you for meeting with these great students!

Yesterday, I was honored to meet with students who have worked or interned with @TheWCS at their aquarium and zoos throughout NYC. These future leaders spoke about their positive experiences, and we discussed the many ways these institutions are vital.

🌱 Signs of Spring: Some of the first scarlet macaw chicks have hatched in our field laboratory in Guatemala’s Laguna del Tigre National Park. Part of @WCS_Mesoamerica’s ongoing effort to strengthen the population in the Mayan forest.

Tomorrow: join us for the CMS webinar on health and migratory species! 🦍🩺 Healthy migratory species are vital to healthy ecosystems. Environmental health underpins biodiversity, ecosystem stability, and human well-being. Because they connect our skies, oceans and landscapes, migratory species can signal environmental change, yet they face rising threats from disease, pollution, habitat loss, and climate change. 🦠 Join us and learn why wildlife health is vital for conservation, what this means for migratory species, and how it connects to wider One Health efforts as we look ahead to #CMSCOP15. Register here: cms.int/webinar-health

NY REEL Wild Film Festival is an incredible opportunity to immerse yourself in the beauty of nature and the work that is being done to save wildlife and wild places across the planet. Join us...and learn how you can make a difference!

📽️ Lights. Camera. Take Action. Tickets for our 2026 REEL WILD™ New York Film Festival are on sale. Juried screenings begin Thursday, April 23, at the AMC Lincoln Square 13 and run to Sunday, April 26. Learn more: reelwild.org

Some superheroes wear field boots, lab coats, or binoculars. This #InternationalWomensDay, we celebrate women in conservation. No challenge too daunting. These real-life protagonists are helping write the next chapter for wildlife and wild places, for people and the planet.

LISTEN: On the latest #WCSWildAudio, hear from @BonnConvention Executive Secretary Amy Fraenkel about the state of the world’s migratory species and what’s at stake at the upcoming #CMSCOP15. 🔊 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wcs…

Conservation decision-makers need to figure out how to spend their very scarce resources most effectively and in real time. A new mapping approach, led by @TheWCS and funded by @NASA, could help. news.mongabay.com/2026/03/new-ma…