The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species has just been updated and now includes assessments of 1,266 species of sharks, rays, and chimaeras.

Congratulations Maddison the 2025 recipient of the Passions of Paradise sponsored Student Research Award!

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Today’s second #ASFB2025 plenary was from Madeline Green, who took us from her fishing-obsessed childhood to current research using molecular monitoring to help manage fisheries 🧬🎣

Madeline received the ASFB’s ERC International Travel Award, allowing her to visit Iceland to present her research ✈️

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SCB’s 2025 Graduate Student Research Awards are open!
Ten $1,000 grants for grad students advancing #biodiversity conservation. You can use the funds for travel, field gear, or materials. Apply now + read guidelines: conbio.org/mini-sites/s...
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New species alert! In case you missed it there are now 3 recognised species of manta ray!

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