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Species in the spotlight: Saving the most endangered marine animals

by NOAA Fisheries 4 Oct 2020 03:40 PDT
Leatherback hatchlings © NOAA Fisheries

The Species in the Spotlight initiative focuses on the immediate actions we can take to stabilize endangered marine life populations that are most at-risk of extinction.

Since 2015, we have made real progress. Through techniques such as captive breeding, reintroductions, and habitat restoration, we are working with partners to bring these species back.

They are all an important part of the habitat, the ecosystem, and the world we all share. Bringing them back will make our world richer and more balanced.

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