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In a stunning rescue operation, the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach recently welcomed nearly 1,000 trafficked marine animals—part of two major seizures this summer that netted over 2,000 creatures total. From stressed sharks to rare fish, these animals were intercepted in box trucks bound for black market sales across Southern California, a hotspot for wildlife trafficking from Asia. Many can’t be returned to the wild due to disease risks or trauma, so they’re now finding sanctuary in accredited facilities like the aquarium, which has taken in over 3,300 confiscated animals since joining the new AZA Wildlife Confiscations Network in 2023. With grant funding and expanded holding systems, the aquarium is preparing for even bigger hauls—and proving how vital these institutions are in the fight against global wildlife crime.

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