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IUCN SSC Marine Conservation Committee (MCC)
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Supporting, enhancing & mobilising expertise in marine species conservation for a better future.
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Join us LIVE, Sep 24th at 9am (EST) with
@reversethered.bsky.social as we explore how non-selective fishing practices represent a critical threat to marine #biodiversity.

Register to attend.
September 23, 2025 at 10:48 PM
JUST HOW MANY SPECIES DO NON-SELECTIVE FISHERIES HARM?
Join us LIVE 24 Sep 9am (EST) with @reversethered.bsky.social as we explore how non-selective fishing practices represent a critical threat to marine #biodiversity. Register www.reversethered.org/events/just-...

📸S. Foster / Project Seahorse
September 23, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Our Chair, @amandavincent.bsky.social, and Coordinator, @coraliejp.bsky.social, are representing us at the One Ocean Science Congress in Nice, France! 🌊 Amanda delivered two powerful talks on bottom trawling — one of the most destructive fishing practices threatening our oceans. #OOS2025 #UNOC2025
June 4, 2025 at 3:56 PM
From Convention on Migratory Species (CMS; Bonn Convention)

The #WorldMigratoryBirdDay 2025 Global Campaign Toolkit is here! 🦩

“Shared Spaces: Creating Bird-friendly Cities &Communities”, it’s your go-to guide to engage in the campaign!

Get the toolkit: worldmigratorybirdday.org/sites/default/
April 9, 2025 at 3:29 PM
From IUCN SSC: Let’s celebrate! SSC Chair-Jon Paul Rodriguez- was recognized by The World Academy of Sciences “for his unparalleled contribution to conservation science & policy, emphasizing national efforts & integrating local scientific knowledge for sustainable development.” tinyurl.com/s239dktb
February 18, 2025 at 5:50 PM
From #IUCN SSC
📌The latest issue of the SSC Quarterly Report is here!
Learn about the progress in the internal planning and reporting process. Explore brief summaries of the Fifth #SSCLeadersMeeting and the SSC involvement at the #COP16Colombia. Read the full report: portals.iucn.org/library/node...
February 18, 2025 at 5:47 PM
RT from RamsarConv
We live in an incredible diverse world that spans seven distinctly different continents & encompasses thousands of varied cultures. #WorldWetlandsDay 2025 focuses on our mutual concern for all these ecosystems.
Visit the website for more information.
🔗http://worldwetlandsday.org
January 14, 2025 at 4:59 PM
The #IUCN World Conservation Congress is the largest global gathering for advancing nature #conservation around the world.

Next one is 9 to 15 October 2025 in Abu Dhabi, UAE

The call for proposals for hosting a Forum session during the #IUCNcongress 2025 is now open.

bit.ly/3DkKb3i
December 19, 2024 at 4:44 PM
9/ 🎖 Special mention to Nick Duly @nickdulvy.bsky.social , recipient of the Harry Messel Award for Conservation Leadership, accepted by Rima Jabado. Your leadership inspires us all!

📸@EnvironmentAgency – Abu Dhabi (EAD)

#WeAreSSC #ConservationImpact #VolunteerNetwork
November 1, 2024 at 5:53 PM
8/ 🐠 Kudos to the Snapper, Seabream & Grunt Specialist Group (Ken Lindeman) for protecting these important fish populations.

📸 @EnvironmentAgency – Abu Dhabi (EAD)

#SustainableFisheries #WeAreSSC #ConservationImpact #VolunteerNetwork
November 1, 2024 at 5:52 PM
7/ 🦈 Congratulations to the Shark Specialist Group (Rima Jabado) for their critical work in shark and ray conservation around the globe.

📸@EnvironmentAgency – Abu Dhabi (EAD)

#SharkConservation #WeAreSSC #ConservationImpact #VolunteerNetwork
November 1, 2024 at 5:52 PM
6/🐉Cheers to the Seahorse, Pipefish & Seadragon Specialist Group (Amanda Vincent) for safeguarding these unique, mesmerizing species.

📸@EnvironmentAgency – Abu Dhabi (EAD)

#SeahorseConservation #WeAreSSC #ConservationImpact #VolunteerNetwork @iucnseahorse.bsky.social
November 1, 2024 at 5:51 PM
5/🦦 Thank you to the Otter Specialist Group (Anna Loy & Nicole Duplaix) for their dedication to these iconic river and sea guardians.

📸@EnvironmentAgency – Abu Dhabi (EAD)

#OtterConservation #WeAreSSC #ConservationImpact #VolunteerNetwork
November 1, 2024 at 5:50 PM
4/ 🪸 Applause for the Coral Specialist Group (Francoise Cabada-Blanco) for preserving the vibrant reefs that support marine biodiversity.

📸 @EnvironmentAgency – Abu Dhabi (EAD)

#CoralConservation #WeAreSSC #ConservationImpact #VolunteerNetwork
November 1, 2024 at 5:50 PM
3/ 🐋 A big shoutout to the Cetacean Specialist Group (Gianna Minton) for protecting whales and dolphins, essential to healthy marine ecosystems.

📸@EnvironmentAgency – Abu Dhabi (EAD)

#CetaceanConservation #WeAreSSC #ConservationImpact #VolunteerNetwork
November 1, 2024 at 5:49 PM
2/ Congratulations to the Anguillid Eel Specialist Group (Matthew Gollock) for their work in conserving #eels worldwide.
📸 @EnvironmentAgency – Abu Dhabi (EAD)
#EelConservation #WeAreSSC #ConservationImpact #VolunteerNetwork
November 1, 2024 at 5:49 PM
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
October 24, 2024 at 7:30 AM
Our Chair (& Chair, @iucnseahorse.bsky.social) @amandavincent.bsky.social with Russ Mittermeier (Chief Conservation Officer, Re:wild, and Chair, IUCN SSC Primate Specialist Group) and Rob Shumaker (President & CEO of Indianapolis Zoo) at the 5th IUCN Species Survival Commission Leaders Meeting 🤩
October 22, 2024 at 10:14 PM
Thank you to all who attended our session at #IMCC7!

We were so excited to have this opportunity to foster connections between current & prospective #IUCNSSC members and to broaden engagement with the IUCN SSC Specialist Groups in the #marinerealm.

Photo: Specialist Group members at the session 🤩
October 18, 2024 at 9:18 PM
Are you at #IMCC7? Join us for a dynamic panel event with the IUCN SSC Specialist Group leaders and connect with the IUCN SSC marine community.

Connecting the Dots: Expanding Our Reach and Impact through IUCN SSC Specialist Groups

Fri, 18 Oct
1:30 - 3:00 pm in Protea
October 17, 2024 at 5:03 PM
Our amazing coordinator, Coralie Palmer @coraliejp.bsky.social, at the workshop "Application of the Red List of Ecosystems Framework to Enhance Marine Conservation Strategies: A Case Study of the Western Indiana Ocean Coral Reef Assessment"

#IMCC7
October 16, 2024 at 8:51 PM
🌟✨Our debut on Bluesky - during #IMCC7 😄

Some of our members are in Cape Town for IMCC7: Rima Jabado, Jean Harris and our coordinator Coralie Palmer. Let us know if you would like to connect with them!
October 16, 2024 at 6:02 PM