Throughout the year, we use our exhibits, presentations, education programs, and other means to communicate to our guests the importance of conserving and protecting endangered and vulnerable species, but this month, we want to call special attention to the plight of a few of these threatened animals. For one, May 19 was Endangered Species Day, a time where we should all learn about how we can help these animals. We also opened Caribbean Journey in May, welcoming a few new animals that are endangered in the wild, and kicked off a new social media campaign to help save a critically-endangered porpoise, the vaquita.
Below, learn about the currently and formerly threatened and endangered species the Aquarium is working to help save. While the situation of many of these species is still dire, others are a sign of hope, showing that government protections and the actions of a few caring individuals can allow a species to recover. Read on to find out a bit more oonthese species and how you can help.
