🚨TAKE ACTION: SAVE A SEA ICON🚨 In the clear, warm waters of the Florida Keys, the queen conch moves slowly across the seafloor, carrying its remarkable shell like a living crown. It is one of the ocean’s great wonders. A sea snail with a shell so iconic it has become part of coastal memory and culture. A grazer that helps shape seagrass ecosystems. A marine animal that begins life drifting in the plankton before settling into shallow waters and growing into the striking pink-lipped shell many people recognize instantly. But beauty and resilience are not always enough. The queen conch gained protection under the Endangered Species Act in 2024, giving these vibrant creatures a fighting chance to rebuild their numbers and not reach extinction. That is why H.R. 1897 is so dangerous. H.R. 1897 would weaken the science-based foundation of the ESA and make it harder to defend species and the habitats they need to survive. ESC has warned that attacks on the ESA threaten wildlife by stripping scientific oversight and weakening habitat protections. This World Oceans Week we’re calling on you to help us celebrate ocean life and meet the moment to defend it. actionnetwork.org/letters/sa…

🚨 ACTION ALERT: Urge Congress to Defend North Atlantic Right Whales from Rope Entanglement 🚨 The North Atlantic right whale is one of the most endangered marine mammals on Earth. With fewer than 400 individuals remaining, every whale matters. Now, a dangerous proposal threatens to undermine efforts to save this iconic species. H.R. 8509 would tie the hands of NOAA, the very agency charged with preventing the extinction of this species and make it even harder to address one of the greatest threats to its survival. Please take action today and urge your Representative to oppose Rep. Golden's bill. actionnetwork.org/letters/ur…

Florida’s Gulf Coast reminds us every day that we share this place with extraordinary wildlife. A manatee surfacing near a dock. A sea turtle nest marked carefully in the sand. A wetland full of life. These are more than beautiful moments, they are reminders of what is at stake and what we have a responsibility to protect. We’re grateful to @VernBuchanan for uplifting the importance of protecting manatees, sea turtles, wetlands, water quality, and wildlife corridors across Florida. Healthy habitats protect wildlife, support communities, and preserve Florida’s natural heritage for future generations. The Endangered Species Act remains one of our strongest tools for making that future possible. Protect wildlife. Defend habitats. Keep Florida wild. #ProtectWildlife #Manatees #SeaTurtles #FloridaWildlife #EndangeredSpeciesAct

How Many Whales Does It Take To Save A Species? The Story Of The Rice’s Whale #RicesWhale #Whales #EndangeredSpecies #DefendtheESA endangered.org/how-many-whal…

Thank you to every artist who entered our 2026 Chalk Art Contest! We received hundreds of beautiful, creative, and heartfelt submissions, and we were truly moved by the passion so many of you shared for threatened and endangered species. Your artwork reminded us of the power creativity has to inspire care, connection, and action for wildlife. We are so grateful to everyone who took the time to participate and celebrate the species we all work to protect. We look forward to next year’s contest and hope every participant will enter again. Thank you for using your art to help give threatened and endangered species a brighter future. Check out the winning art pieces at endangered.org/2026-endanger…

Tell NOAA: Rice’s Whales Deserve Protections. Rice’s whales received protections under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), helping safeguard their habitat and requiring industries operating in the Gulf to take precautions to avoid driving the species to extinction. Now, those protections are being stripped away. endangered.quorum.us/campaig…

Great insights in this piece from Public News Service. Take a moment to read it! app.publicnewsservice.org/st…

Thank you @RepDonBeyer, @RepDebDingell, @VernBuchanan for introducing an Endangered Species Day resolution today in the US House of Representatives and for always championing America's wildlife and wildplaces! endangered.org

This Mother’s Day, we’re celebrating all the mothers who protect, nurture, and guide the next generation, across every species. From a polar bear denning with her cubs, to a sea turtle returning to the beach where she hatched, to a piping plover guarding her tiny chicks, wildlife mothers remind us what is at stake when we defend endangered species and the wild places they call home. The Endangered Species Act helps protect vulnerable wildlife today so future generations can thrive tomorrow. That is a legacy worth fighting for. Happy Mother’s Day to the moms, caregivers, and protectors of every kind. 💚 #MothersDay #EndangeredSpecies #ProtectWildlife #DefendTheESA #ForFutureGenerations 📸: Polar Bears: Daniel J. Cox

New op-ed from our Executive Director, Susan Holmes in @theinvadingsea. This powerful piece cuts through the political spin and makes clear what is really at stake: the Endangered Species Act is not a barrier to national security, it is one of America’s strongest, most successful safeguards for wildlife, ecosystems, and future generations. The Trump administration is allowing the oil industry to harm vulnerable species based on a pretext. #EndangeredSpecies #EndangeredSpeciesAct #WildlifeConservation #ProtectTheESA #MarineLife #Biodiversity theinvadingsea.com/2026/05/0…

Thank you, @RepTomSuozzi, for standing up for wildlife and the Endangered Species Act. For more than 50 years, the ESA has helped prevent extinction, protect critical habitats, and give imperiled species a fighting chance. At a time when this landmark law is facing serious attacks, we need leaders who will defend science-based protections and safeguard wildlife for future generations. #EndangeredSpeciesAct #ProtectWildlife

Endangered Species Day is coming up! 🐺🦋🐢 On Friday, May 15, people across the country will celebrate threatened and endangered wildlife, the habitats they depend on, and the Endangered Species Act that helps protect them. Planning an event? Visit our website to learn more, get inspired, and add your event to the official Endangered Species Day map so others can join you. ➡️ endangered.org/endangered-sp… Together, we can celebrate wildlife comeback stories and help build a future where endangered species can thrive. #EndangeredSpeciesDay #EndangeredSpecies

Why on Earth (Day) are they trying to gut the Endangered Species Act? youtu.be/nwD4h0P0TnE?si=jOxk…

🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨 Westerman’s ESA rollback bill, H.R. 1897, has been pulled from floor consideration. ESC activists, members and supporters sent more than 58,000 emails to elected officials, along with hundreds—if not thousands—of calls in just the past few days. The message was clear: Americans support the Endangered Species Act and want its protections to remain in place. For now, this harmful bill is not moving forward, and the important work to protect endangered species can continue.

It’s #EarthDay, and we’re in Washington, D.C. with 55 activists from across the United States, fighting to defend the Endangered Species Act at a time of unprecedented threat. We’re on the ground reminding Congress that the ESA matters, and that threatened and endangered wildlife need strong protections now. Keep the calls coming. Call (202) 224-3121 and urge your representative to vote no on Westerman’s bill, H.R. 1897. - (202) 224-3121 #EarthDay #EndangeredSpeciesAct #DefendWildlife

House to vote on legislation that could harm endangered species' habitats. An important vote is expected in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday that could affect the endangered species on the nation's coastlines, including whales, piping plovers, sea turtles and even the bald eagle. The vote is expected to be razor thin, and could come down to local Republicans from New York and New Jersey. abc7ny.com/post/house-vote-c…

The Endangered Species Coalition has learned that the House of Representatives, led by Speaker Johnson (R-LA), plans to schedule a vote on Rep. Bruce Westerman’s (R-AR) ESA Amendments Act (H.R. 1897) this #EarthDay, Wednesday, April 22nd. If Rep. Westerman and House Speaker Mike Johnson get their way, Earth Day could become Extinction Day. Call your representatives today. Urge your representative to vote no on Westerman’s bill, H.R. 1897. - (202) 224-3121 #DefendTheESA #ProtectWildlife

The Endangered Species Coalition has learned that the House of Representatives, led by Speaker Johnson (R-LA), plans to schedule a vote on Rep. Bruce Westerman’s (R-AR) ESA Amendments Act (H.R. 1897) this Earth Day, Wednesday, April 22nd. If Rep. Westerman and House Speaker Mike Johnson get their way, Earth Day could become Extinction Day. Call your representatives today. Urge your representative to vote no on Westerman’s bill, H.R. 1897. - (202) 224-3121 #DefendTheESA #ProtectWildlife