#WeAreSSC #SpeciesSurvival #ConservationPartners #SSCleaders #ConservationImpact #VolunteerNetwork #SSCPublications #ConservationWorks #shark #ray #chimaera #conservation #marine #science

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2/ Congratulations to the Anguillid Eel Specialist Group (Matthew Gollock) for their work in conserving #eels worldwide.
📸 @EnvironmentAgency – Abu Dhabi (EAD)
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1/ 🌊 Honoring exceptional contributions to marine conservation. We're thrilled to celebrate IUCN Species Survival Commission Specialist Groups awarded the SSC Chair's Citation of Excellence for their dedication to protecting vulnerable marine species. #WeAreSSC #ConservationImpact #VolunteerNetwork

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