Ocean Species Initiative

 

Defend Them All is working to protect our ocean species.

 

37%

Sharks & Rays

36%

Reef Corals

27%

Selected Crustaceans

 
 

Among the biggest threats to our ocean species are overfishing (both targeted and bycatch), climate change, and commercial and urban development.

 

ESA Listing Petitons

 

Tope Shark (Galeorhinus galeus)

 
 

Whitespotted Eagle Ray (Aetobatus narinari )

 

Species Spotlights: Ocean Species