T&M Protection Resources

SeaWorld Commemorates Five Years Since the First Successful Rescue and Rehabilitation of an Endangered Cook Inlet Beluga Calf

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023

SAN ANTONIO, March 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SeaWorld commemorates five years since a community of conservation groups came together to complete the first-ever rescue and rehabilitation of an endangered Cook Inlet beluga calf. Residing at SeaWorld since March 2018 when National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) deemed the beluga, Tyonek, non-releasable, his care and study continues to advance the understanding of beluga behavior and health vital to protecting this endangered species in the wild. SeaWorld's dedication to beluga whale research, education and conservation has assisted research in more than 20 published scientific studies about the species.

Key Points: 
  • Because of the actions taken by this community of dedicated conservationists, we are making a meaningful impact on the preservation of endangered species like the Cook Inlet beluga."
  • In September 2017, Tyonek was found stranded in Cook Inlet, Alaska by state and federal wildlife officers and reported to stranding network experts.
  • In a separate example, the Alaska SeaLife Center recently published a research paper on beluga calf response including contributions from SeaWorld.
  • Cook Inlet beluga whales are one of nine species in NOAA Fisheries' "Species in the Spotlight" initiative because their population is endangered with fewer than 300 individuals.

New York Chapter of Global M&A Association Appoints Advisory Board Leadership

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Tuesday, March 8, 2022

NEW YORK, March 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ACG New York, the largest chapter of the Association of Corporate Growth ( acg.org ) a global network of Middle Market M&A professionals today announced the selectionof Bryan Cummings as Advisory Board President and Abilash Jaikumar asExecutive Vice Presidentfor the 2022 calendar year term.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, March 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ACG New York, the largest chapter of the Association of Corporate Growth ( acg.org ) a global network of Middle Market M&A professionals today announced the selectionof Bryan Cummings as Advisory Board President and Abilash Jaikumar asExecutive Vice Presidentfor the 2022 calendar year term.
  • "I am honored to have this opportunity to serve the members of ACG New York in collaboration with our experienced Board of Advisors," said Bryan Cummings, Managing Director in the U.S. Financial Sponsors Group at Canaccord Genuity.
  • "I am personally excited to have Bryan Cummings lead ACG New York as President," stated David Hellier, Chapter Council Chair on the ACG Global Board and Partner at Bertram Capital.
  • For a full list of ACG NY Advisory Board Members anddetails on all Committees and members, please visit www.acg.org/nyc .

CPRS National announces the winners of the 2021 Awards of Excellence

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Friday, September 24, 2021

TORONTO, Sept. 24, 2021 /CNW/ -The winners of 90 Awards of Excellence were announced at the 2021 CPRS National Awards Ceremony on Sept. 23.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Sept. 24, 2021 /CNW/ -The winners of 90 Awards of Excellence were announced at the 2021 CPRS National Awards Ceremony on Sept. 23.
  • Gold, silver and bronze award winners were revealed during the annual event, which celebrates the best work in Canadian public relations and communications, on the final day of the 2021 CPRS National virtual conference, Cultivate 2021.
  • A record number of award recipients were announced during the presentation, including the 20 winners of this year's COVID-19 sub-categories, which recognize the outstanding communications efforts demonstrated in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
  • CISION is the exclusive distribution partner of Canadian Public Relations Society National.