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Media Statement: WCS Praises Unmanaged Forage Species Protection Vote Made by the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council
Media Statement: WCS Praises Unmanaged Forage Species Protection Vote Made by the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council
“Yesterday marks an important milestone in the conservation of forage species that form the base of the food chain for marine mammals, seabirds, and many predatory fishes. WCS (Wildlife Conservation Society) praises the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Council) for voting to protect these small creatures of the ocean. These protections will help ensure the long-term health and productivity of our local ocean and the animals that live there.
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WCS Archives Launches Project to Help Preserve Historical Records of Zoos, Aquarium, and Field Work
WCS Archives Launches Project to Help Preserve Historical Records of Zoos, Aquarium, and Field Work

Bronx N.Y.  –August 9, 2016- The WCS (Wildlife Conservation Society) Archives has launched a project to process 13 important historical collections, making the materials better accessible to those who need them. The project is supported by a $60,237 grant from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).

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WCS'S Prospect Park Zoo Debuts Painted Storks
WCS'S Prospect Park Zoo Debuts Painted Storks
Brooklyn, N.Y. – August 8, 2016 – Two painted storks (Mycteria leucocephala) are making their public debut at WCS’s (Wildlife Conservation Society) Prospect Park Zoo.
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