Shark Protections
At the upcoming CITES CoP20, the parties will consider the largest number of shark and ray proposals ever for a meeting like this. We’ll be there to support these and more.
Read MoreThanksgiving Return
Our parade float, Wondrous World of Wildlife, will return for the 99th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade®. The float features representations of the iconic animals and Beaux-Arts architecture that visitors know and love.
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WCS Impact Report
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Conserves habitat for
~40%
of Earth’s biodiversity and promotes sustainable resource management
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360+
protected areas WCS helped create since our founding, which help maintain regional stability
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3.5M
visitors to our zoos and aquarium in 2023
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440+
local partner organizations, which help us deliver efficient, impactful aid
In the news
Biodiversity is Essential
Climate and health strategies must address the biodiversity crisis, write Neil Vora and WCS's Christian Walzer.
Synthetic Biology
There's a tendency to react to new technology with fear, says WCS's Dr. Susan Lieberman. At the IUCN Congress, we hailed the adoption of Motion 87, which instead establishes a responsible, science-based policy framework on synthetic biology.
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