Species Protection
From coral reefs to manatees, protecting wildlife means protecting clean water, healthy ecosystems, and our future.
Why Species Protection Matters
Healthy ecosystems depend on healthy species.
From filtering water to supporting fisheries, wildlife like corals, manatees, and fish play essential roles in keeping Biscayne Bay and South Florida’s waters thriving.
When species decline, the systems we rely on begin to fail.
What’s Threatening South Florida Species
Wildlife across South Florida faces growing pressure from:
- Habitat destruction from dredging and development
- Water pollution that fuels algae blooms and kills seagrass
- Climate change causing sea level rise and saltwater intrusion
These threats are interconnected—and they’re accelerating.
Holding Polluters Accountable
Our legal advocacy has led to real protections for South Florida species:
- Coral reefs: Challenging dredging projects that buried hundreds of acres of reef habitat
- Manatees: Advocating for stronger protections as habitat loss leads to mass starvation
- Miami cave crayfish: Pushing for federal protections as sea level rise threatens its freshwater habitat
These efforts protect not just wildlife—but the ecosystems and communities that depend on them.