Over-harvesting, unsustainable use and illegal trade of some species are threatening not only their continued survival, but also that of ecosystems and the livelihoods of communities. Historically, such overexploitation has caused the extinction of species such as the great auk and the Caribbean monk seal – and severely threatened a great many other species, including tigers, rhinos, great whales and the Atlantic cod.
Wildlife trade is a problem in Canada, along with the rest of the world. In Canada, the demand for seafood is putting increasing pressure on populations of marine fish and invertebrate species. Canadians are also illegally importing, exporting, buying and selling items made from species such as tigers, black bears, bald eagles and many plant species. WWF-Canada is working to combat illegal wildlife trade by ensuring fisheries are conducted at sustainable levels and through our work with TRAFFIC, the wildlife trade monitoring program.
Wildlife trade is a problem in Canada, along with the rest of the world. In Canada, the demand for seafood is putting increasing pressure on populations of marine fish and invertebrate species. Canadians are also illegally importing, exporting, buying and selling items made from species such as tigers, black bears, bald eagles and many plant species. WWF-Canada is working to combat illegal wildlife trade by ensuring fisheries are conducted at sustainable levels and through our work with TRAFFIC, the wildlife trade monitoring program.
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