rich 1.0 Action Network https://actionnetwork.org <link href='https://actionnetwork.org/css/style-embed-v3.css' rel='stylesheet' type='text/css' /><script src='https://actionnetwork.org/widgets/v6/letter/save-a-sea-icon-stop-esa-rollbacks?format=js&source=widget'></script><div id='can-letter-area-save-a-sea-icon-stop-esa-rollbacks' style='width: 100%'><!-- this div is the target for our HTML insertion --></div> Endangered Species Coalition https://actionnetwork.org/groups/endangered-species-coalition https://can2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/letters/photos/000/450/029/normal/queen-conch-750x500-JDoerr-SEFSC-Galveston.jpeg In the clear, warm waters of the Florida Keys, the queen conch moves slowly across the seafloor, carrying its remarkable shell like a living crown. It is one of the ocean’s great wonders. A sea snail with a shell so iconic it has become part of coastal memory and culture. A grazer that helps shape seagrass ecosystems. A marine animal that begins life drifting in the plankton before settling into shallow waters and growing into the striking pink-lipped shell many people recognize instantly. But beauty and resilience are not always enough. The queen conch gained protection under the Endangered Species Act in 2024, giving these vibrant creatures a fighting chance to rebuild their numbers and not reach extinction. That is why H.R. 1897 is so dangerous. The Endangered Species Act is America’s strongest, most effective law for preventing extinction and protecting the natural systems all life depends on. For more than 50 years, it has prevented the extinction of 99% of protected species and remains one of the nation’s most widely supported conservation laws. But H.R. 1897 would weaken the science-based foundation of the ESA and make it harder to defend species and the habitats they need to survive. ESC has warned that attacks on the ESA threaten wildlife by stripping scientific oversight and weakening habitat protections. This World Oceans Week we’re calling on you to help us celebrate ocean life and meet the moment to defend it. The queen conch reminds us that the ocean is filled with extraordinary beings, each playing a vital role in the web of life, including our own. Protecting this remarkable species means protecting the reefs, seagrass beds, and coastal waters that sustain biodiversity, support coastal communities, and contribute to everyone’s well-being. When ocean life thrives, people do too. Tell your U.S. Representative to oppose H.R. 1897 and defend the Endangered Species Act. https://actionnetwork.org/letters/save-a-sea-icon-stop-esa-rollbacks