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Oil Spill: Wildlife Crisis

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Stop Extinction Blog

Check out the Stop Extinction Blog for all of the latest news on endangered species and the people working to stop extinction.

Our latest entry :

Media Release

Washington, D.C.— 

On May 21, America celebrates Endangered Species Day with hundreds of events across the country. Recognized by the United States Senate in a unanimous resolution, Endangered Species Day observes our nation's commitment to protecting endangered species and their habitat.

“We couldn’t be more pleased that we are in the 5th year of Endangered Species Day, building awareness about our America’s wildlife heritage..More

 

 

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*For all of our Deepwater Horizon oil spill related content including podscasts please visit our site oilspillwildlife.org

August 31st-Sea Turtle Restoration Project's Dr. Christopher Pincetich discusses Gulf recovery and threats facing sea turtles.

August 25th-Gulf Restoration Network's Aaron Viles discusses the ongoing crisis in the Gulf.

August 24th-Laurie Macdonald from Defenders of Wildlife and Charles Pattison from 1000 Friends of Florida discuss solutions to vehicle/wildlife conflicts.

August 11th-ESC's Derek Goldman talks about Rocky Mountain gray wolves and the decision in US District Court that puts them back under the protection of the Endangered Species Act.

July 30th-Dr. Kerry Kriger of SAVE THE FROGS! talks with Mark about frogs and the myriad threats they face.

July 22nd-Sea Turtle Conservancy's Executive Director David Godfrey discusses the impacts of the oil spill on sea turtles.

June 21st-Mark talks about the devastating effects of the oil spill on sea turtles with Christopher Pincetich from Sea Turtle Restoration Project.

June 3rd- Mark speaks with John Amos of SkyTruth.org about the BP oil spill.