Sea Turtles: An Uncertain Future
The seven species in existence today have been around for over 100 million years. Yet, now, due to a multitude of human-based threats, all sea turtles are at risk of extinction.
Rhino Horn Demand in Vietnam 2017
Knowledge that rhino horn is composed of substances found in hair and fingernails – the main message of WildAid’s wide-reaching Nail Biters campaign – has increased drastically; only 19% knew in 2014, compared to 68% in 2016 (a 258% increase). In China, similar improvements in public awareness were documented in a 2014 WildAid survey.
Sharks in Crisis: Evidence of Positive Behavioral Change in China as New Threats Emerge (2018)
Without sharks, the entire ocean ecosystem can collapse, and humans are sure to witness the consequences, as food sources we depend on disappear. In order to save our oceans, we must urgently address the multitude causes of shark species’ declines.
