ifaw’s Post

The EU Seal Trade Regulation needs to be celebrated not evaluated! Its success confirms that animal welfare concerns millions of European citizens and that welfare triumphs over trading products obtained in a cruel and unsustainable way. This is why we need the EU - to defend our values and reinforce the importance of animals and people thriving together. Learn more and find out how you can help.

Tune into the newest podcast from our partners Ecoflix for a conversation with IFAW President and CEO Azzedine T. Downes! They discuss IFAW’s work in Zimbabwe, some heavy topics like trophy hunting, and why hope is critical in making planetary change. https://g.ifaw.org/3xVomoL

A new report, “Meat on the menu and fins for exports: Latin America’s shark trade with Asia,” sheds light on the role of Latin America and Caribbean countries in the global shark trade. Based on analysis of customs data over 17 years, the report exposes the region as a key shark meat consumer and a consistent source of shark fin products. “Global demand for shark products has expanded at an unprecedented rate over the past few decades,” said Barbara Slee, senior program manager at IFAW. “By mapping trade flows, highlighting discrepancies, and increasing transparency of the global shark trade, we are able to support countries in halting their contribution to the extinction of shark species.” With shark populations already under threat from overfishing, habitat loss, climate change, and pollution, every individual matters to protecting the delicate ecosystem of our oceans. Read on for more on the findings from the report.

📣 UK residents: If you’re still undecided or unconvinced about voting in the general election tomorrow, consider this: your vote is the voice for our planet and its inhabitants who cannot speak for themselves. By casting your ballot for candidates who prioritise wildlife conservation and animal welfare, you’re advocating for the well-being of the world and all its creatures. Learn more:

🚨 BREAKING: 100 dolphins saved from stranding IFAW’s marine mammal rescue teams, along with volunteers and partners, have been working 12–16-hour days every day since Friday to prevent some of the animals from coming back and more dolphins from being stranded in the area. This mass stranding of 125 dolphins marks the largest dolphin stranding in IFAW's history. The full story: Early on Friday, over 125 dolphins were stranded in mud flats off the coast of Cape Cod during low tide. The mass stranding occurred in the Herring River Gut which is an area with 11–13-foot tidal fluctuations, treacherous mud, and razor-sharp oysters that can easily cut through dolphins’ delicate skin. Conditions were especially difficult given the sheer number of animals, and how spread out they were. IFAW staff, partners, and 70 trained volunteers immediately leaped into action and worked late into the evening to help the stranded dolphins back into open waters. Over 100 dolphins were saved by the end of Friday, but because there is a high likelihood of dolphins re-stranding, our staff and volunteers have been in the field for several long, stressful days, continuing to herd dolphins away from the shallow waters, and rescuing dolphins when they do become stranded. We are continuously monitoring the situation. For more details: