World Wildlife Fund Marie Rhodes. Mission Conservation Science Program Advance biodiversity conservation worldwide through the development and application.

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World Wildlife Fund Marie Rhodes

Mission Conservation Science Program Advance biodiversity conservation worldwide through the development and application of innovative scientific principles, tools and information. Advance biodiversity conservation worldwide through the development and application of innovative scientific principles, tools and information.

What They Do Safeguards hundreds of species around the world Safeguards hundreds of species around the world Focuses on flagship species: tigers, giant pandas, endangered whales and dolphins, elephants, rhinos, marine turtles, and great apes Focuses on flagship species: tigers, giant pandas, endangered whales and dolphins, elephants, rhinos, marine turtles, and great apes

Focus Areas 19 places widespread they consider high priority 19 places widespread they consider high priority Includes tropical rainforests, coral reefs, deserts, and freshwater systems Includes tropical rainforests, coral reefs, deserts, and freshwater systems

How It’s Done Providing scientific expertise to WWF field programs in the design and implementation of conservation projects, and by conducting targeted research on biodiversity and the factors that threaten it Providing scientific expertise to WWF field programs in the design and implementation of conservation projects, and by conducting targeted research on biodiversity and the factors that threaten it