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Working for Water: The Teams That Keep Our Water Pristine

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This YouTube video was produced by the Georgia Aquarium.

Ever wondered how the Georgia Aquarium keeps its marine life healthy and thriving? In this video, we take you behind the scenes to explore the incredible systems in place that ensure the aquarium’s water is always pristine and safe for its diverse marine animals.

From maintaining the massive exhibits that house whale sharks to monitoring water quality and temperature, discover the science and technology that goes into keeping animals in top condition. You’ll learn about filtration systems, water testing, and the dedicated team working around the clock to maintain the … Continue

Defenders: A Day In The Life – Engaging In A National Nature Assessment

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This YouTube video was produced by Defenders Of Wildlife.

Follow along with Linsday Rosa, Ph.D., our Vice President of Conservation Research and Innovation as she participates in a public engagement session for the National Nature Assessment. Learn more about our work on our research on biodiversity conservation at defenders.org/cci.

Video Transcript:


Hi there. I’m Doctor Lindsey Rosa, Vice President of Conservation Research and Innovation here
at Defenders Of Wildlife.

Today I’m headed over to Smithsonian Museum of Natural History to attend a public engagement session on our first ever National Nature Assessment.

The National Nature Assessment is meant … Continue

North Atlantic Right Whale Festival 2024

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This YouTube video was produced by Defenders Of Wildlife.

Join Katherine Sayler, Southeast Representative, at the 2024 North Atlantic Right Whale Festival to celebrate and raise awareness for this critically endangered whale!

Transcript:

We are at the North Atlantic Right Whale Festival in Fernandina Beach, Florida chatting with folks today about right whales and what they can do to help them. The North Atlantic Right Whale Festival brings together vendors, NGOs, there’s folks here from Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and NOAA, to educate the public. Clearwater Marine Aquarium and other great partners are also here. There’s beautiful … Continue

Can We Even Make A Difference?

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This YouTube video was produced by Defenders Of Wildlife.

Yes we can! Together we can prevent extinction, protect wildlife, and defend our natural world. Join us at https://defenders.org/wildlife-politics

Video Transcript:


[Music]

Can we even make a difference in protecting and defending wildlife?

Of course we can.

Together we can sign petitions to protect critically endangered species like the North Atlantic Right Whale.

We can protect our oceans and marine animals that depend on them.

We can create safe passage for all wildlife big and small.

We can minimize collisions for migrating birds.

We can support scientists and policy makers … Continue

Black Vulture: Gallinazo

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This YouTube video was produced by the American Bird Conservancy.

In this species account, we highlight the Black Vulture found throughout the Americas, not the Black, or Cinereous, Vulture (Aegypius monachus), a different species native to Europe and Asia. “Our” Black Vulture is also known as the American Black Vulture and Mexican Vulture, and in other languages, by names such as Zopilote (thief), Urubu, or Gallinazo (buzzard, vulture).

The American Black Vulture can be identified by its all-black plumage, light gray legs, and a bald, grayish-black head and neck. The featherless head, a feature it has in common with … Continue