Project Proposal

I would like to focus my project on the extinction of the Caribbean Monk Seal. The species had been assumed extinct since the early 50s but was confirmed extinct in 2008. This species of seal is the first breed to have gone extinct solely by human cause. My project will address the questions of how this happened and what changes would have prevented it. Also to address what other species are in danger of this fate due to human cause. The purpose of this project will be to bring awareness to the fact this is a preventable situation, and that there is a need for not only concern but alternatives to current human behavior. I anticipate finding specific causes for the extinction, ways to prevent future repeats, and support that there are people concerned with these issues that are trying to save future species.