Press release | 11 Sep, 2007
Fishing out our oceans: the list of threatened marine species continues to grow
As the number of marine species assessments increases, so does the number of species in danger. The 2007 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™ shows that excessive and destructive fishing activities play a primary role in oceans biodiversity loss
Press release | 19 Jul, 2007
World Conservation Union panel voices concern over impact of noise on whales
Scientists highlight the importance of noise limits for energy companies operating in Russia to protect the critically endangered western gray whale
Press release | 06 Jun, 2007
Biodiversity: New challenge for the financial services industry
A new report highlights the biodiversity business case for the financial sector - the next big challenge after climate change?
Press release | 06 Jun, 2007
Caribbean Corals in Danger of Extinction
Climate Change, Warmer Waters Cited as Leading Cause
Press release | 31 May, 2007
CITES conference to impact on music, food, and jewelry industry
Wood species used for violin bows, shark species featured in British fish and chip meals and coral species exploited for jewelry rank high on the CITES conference agenda for international trade controls in endangered species, opening on Sunday
Press release | 21 May, 2007
One in six European mammals threatened with extinction shows new IUCN assessment
Press release | 12 Apr, 2007
Marine Summit calls for dramatic increase in ocean protection
IUCN Marine Protected Area Summit issues strategy to counter escalating threats to the world’s oceans
Press release | 09 Apr, 2007
Protecting oceans and coasts will help millions of people survive climate change
IUCN Marine Protected Area Summit in Washington, DC opens today with call for better protection of our seas to counter climate change and other threats to the marine environment
Press release | 21 Feb, 2007
More oceanic sharks added to the IUCN Red List
Expert findings show even the fastest, widest ranging sharks are threatened by overfishing as more species added to IUCN Red List of Threatened Species