Recently, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service identified 23 species that can no longer be found on the planet. As a result, they recommended these species be taken off the endangered species list and declared extinct. Of these 23 species, 11 were birds. Thankfully, the Biden administration has taken steps to help protect birds—but our feathery friends need more help. Please take action today. Tell the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service you support further steps to protect birds. The Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) is one of the oldest conservation laws on the books and has proved to be a bird’s best friend. For more than 100 years it has acted as a powerful protector, saving countless birds—like the Snowy Egret, Sandhill Crane and Wood Duck. Extinction is forever. Take action today. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service should advance rule changes designed to ensure it can continue to use the MBTA to hold industries accountable if they harm birds—including amazing seabirds like the Atlantic Puffin and Brown Pelican. The MBTA can have a big impact. When environmental catastrophes strike, like the Exxon Valdez oil spill in Prince William Sound, the law helps ensure that corporations are held accountable. Companies responsible for harming birds are fined, and the fines help fund critical conservation work to protect birds and their homes. According to scientists at Audubon, two-thirds of bird species are at risk of extinction due to climate change. Make your voice heard, tell the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to revise its rules to help protect our seabirds and other birds into the future. For our ocean, 
Andrew Hartsig
Arctic Program Director
Ocean Conservancy | 
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