Conservation organizations including Tour du Valat, EuroNatur, BirdLife International, and the Society for the Protection and Study of Birds of Serbia (DZPPS) issued a warning today regarding the alarming number of birds facing death or capture in the Mediterranean. Millions of birds are killed or captured each year throughout the Mediterranean, a key migratory route for numerous species. This poses a significant threat to bird populations and the overall biodiversity of the region. The organizations emphasize the need for increased protection measures. This includes addressing illegal hunting, tackling habitat loss, and mitigating other dangers birds encounter during their migration across the Mediterranean. Further research and collaborative efforts are crucial to fully understand the scope of the problem and implement effective conservation strategies in the Mediterranean. The groups call for urgent action to protect these vulnerable species and preserve the ecological integrity of the Mediterranean.