IUCN Species Survival Commission
The IUCN Species Survival Commission is a special commission operated by the World Conservation Union. The commission's primary goal is the preservation of species worldwide.[1]
Specialist Groups and Task Forces
The SSC operates a multitude of specialist groups and task forces under its wing. Each group is specifically inclined towards the conservation of a specific taxon or organismal grouping. Each specialist group usually has its own members, agenda, official website and publishes its own scientific journal or newsletter.
Each specialist groups are arranged together by taxon.
Amphibians and Reptiles
Amphibian and Reptile Specialist Groups of IUCN SSC
Amphibian Specialist Group
Crocodile Specialist Group
- As its name implies, the Crocodile Specialist Group focuses on the conservation of the world's crocodilian species.[2] The group has produced one major publication on crocodilian conservation, a book entitled Crocodiles: An Action Plan for Their Conservation.[3]
Iguana Specialist Group
Marine Turtle Specialist Group
- The Marine Turtle Specialist Group, or MTSG, is one of more than 100 specialist groups and task forces that make up the IUCN Species Survival Commission. The MTSG's mission is, "to develop and support strategies, set priorities, and provide tools that promote and guide the conservation of marine turtles, and their ecological roles and habitats". The MTSG was founded in 1966, when Sir Peter Scott asked Dr. Archie Carr to chair the group and appoint group members. The group is now comprised of over 250 volunteer members in more than 80 countries and is considered to be the global authority on sea turtles. [2]
- The MTSG also publishes the Marine Turtle Newsletter, a scientific journal specializing in marine turtle studies.[4]
Turtle Survival Alliance
- The Turtle Survival Alliance is a partner organization and essentially the IUCN SSC's Tortoises and Freshwater Turtles Specialist Group.[1]
Birds
Cormorant Specialist Group
Crane Specialist Group
Diver/Loon Specialist Group
Duck Specialist Group
Flamingo Specialist Group
Goose Specialist Group
Grebe Specialist Group
Grouse Specialist Group
Heron Specialist Group
Megapod Specialist Group
Partridge, Quail and Francolin Specialist Group
Pelican Specialist Group
Pheasant Specialist Group
Rail Specialist Group
Seaduck Specialist Group
Stork, Ibis and Spoonbill Specialist Group
Swan Specialist Group
Threatened Waterfowl Specialist Group
Wader Specialist Group
Woodcock Specialist Group
Fishes
Coral Reef Fishes Specialist Group
Groupers and Wrasses Specialist Group
- The Groupers and Wrasses Species Survival Commission Specialist Group focuses on conservation efforts for species of fish in the families Serranidae and Labridae. Many members of these families are heavily exploited as food and sport fishes.[5]
Salmonid Specialist Group
- The Salmonid Specialist Group specializes in the conservation of species of fish under the order Salmoniformes.
Shark Specialist Group
Shark Specialist Group official site
Sturgeon Specialist Group
- The Sturgeon Specialist Group specializes in the conservation of species of fish under the family Acipenseridae.
IUCN/WI Freshwater Fishes Specialist Group
- The IUCN/WI Freshwater Fishes Specialist Group focuses on conservation efforts towards the freshwater fishes of the world.
Invertebrates
Mollusc Specialist Group
Odonata Specialist Group
Mammals
Plants
Others
Disciplinary Groups
Conservation Breeding Specialist Group
Invasive Species Specialist Group
Re-introduction Specialist Group
Sustainable Use Specialist Group
Veterinary Specialist Group
Task Forces & Working Groups
Asian Vulture Task Force
Large Carnivore Initative for Europe Working Group
Species Conservation Planning Task Force
Restructuring Task Force
References
- ^ IUCN Species Survival Commission. official site. World Conservation Union. Retrieved on 2007-02-15.
- ^ a b Crocodile Specialist Group. CSG Official Site. IUCN: The World Conservation Union. Retrieved on 2007-02-15.
- ^ Thorbjarnarson, J.; H. Messel, F.W. King & J.P. Ross, editors (1992). Crocodiles: An Action Plan for Their Conservation. Gland, Switzerland: IUCN, 132 pp.. ISBN 2-8317-0060-4.
- ^ Marine Turtle Newsletter. seaturtle.org. IUCN: Marine Turtle Specialist Group. Retrieved on 2007-02-15.
- ^ Groupers and Wrasses Specialist Group. Species Survival Commission. IUCN: The World Conservation Union. Retrieved on 2007-02-15.
External Links
IUCN Species Survival Commission official page.
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