🦈 Exciting news from La Gomera!🦈

We held a talk on the importance of citizen science in angelshark conservation.

Your reports on the ASSM are crucial for protecting !

Huge thanks for organizing this event.

Keep those sightings coming!

ZSL
LIB
ULPGC

🦈Our systematic work contributed to the delineation of 4 Important Shark and Ray Areas &3 Areas of Interest in Greece, 1 candidate area in Cyprus & 1 Important Area in Libya, in 2023.

Practical identification of #Raja specimens by the fisheries inspectors of the Dep. of Fisheries and Marine Research, #Cyprus , within the workshop organised by iSea & Marine and Environmental Research (MER) Lab on Shark & Ray proper identification!

Can you spot the Angelshark? 🦈

Let us know in the comments

ZSL
ULPGC

Happy #WorldBookDay 📚

Dive into the fascinating world of angelsharks, with our fun and interactive #AngelsOfWales eBook.

Discover the story of angelsharks in Wales, and find out how people are working together to safeguard this threatened species 🦈
angelsharknetwork.com/ebook/

#DiwrnodLlyfryByd hapus! 📚
Beth am blymio i fyd hynod y maelgi yng Nghymru, gyda'r e-lyfr hwn - mae’n rhyngweithiol ac yn llawn hwyl.
Gallwch ddysgu am hanes y maelgi yng Nghymru, a darganfod sut mae pobl yn gweithio i ddiogelu dyfodol y rhywogaeth hon 🦈
angelsharknetwork.com/ebook-cymru/

Happy Seagrass Day!

Seagrass meadows are important habitats for the angel shark.

In this case, we see an adult individual swimming peacefully over a seagrass bed.

📷 Felipe Ravina

ZSL ULPGC

It’s Day 3 of #FishForum2024 and we are looking forward to featuring our #FlatSharkShowcase (representing nearly 30 collaborators throughout the region) during the side event together with WWF Mediterranean, @un_fao_gfcm, Important Shark and Ray Areas - ISRAs, @IUCNshark, @iSeaOrg this afternoon!

🆕🦈Exciting news! 🦈 🆕

The Angelshark Action Plan in the Mediterranean was adopted at #CMSCOP14 ! 🎉

Range States commit to sustainability through legislation, enforcement, research, and awareness.

Let's work together for these amazing creatures! 🤝
#natureknowsnoborders

🚨BREAKING🚨 #CMSCOP14 takes action for the #angelsharks !

😄The Mediterranean Action Plan is formally adopted by the parties.

After years of coordinated actions the Angel Shark Project family is delighted to achieve a great win for the preservation of these unique #flatsharks !

The State of the World's Migratory Species Report by Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) is available! 📢

It reveals that the populations of nearly half of all CMS-listed species are declining, despite their protected status. 🌏 🐋

Access the full report⬇️

#CMSCOP14
cms.int/en/news/landma…

Members of the Important Shark and Ray Areas team participated in a side event at the Convention on Migratory Species #CMSCOP14 meeting in Samarkand! #NatureKnowsNoBorders #CMSCOP14 #SharkScience #Ocean #ThreatenedSpecies #Conservation

This week's the start of a #FlatSharks ’ fortnight!
With the #CMSCoP14 🇺🇿 featuring #angelshark events & actions, & #FishForum2024 🇹🇷 playing host to our Mediterranean #FlatSharkShowcase !
An exhibition of collaborative actions for these diverse species!
#skatesandrays #rhinorays

Join Romeo's search for Juliet among angel sharks this Valentine's. Even at the end of mating season, they celebrate in their unique way. Witness a rare moment as the male approaches the receptive female, but success isn't guaranteed – a misunderstanding leads to a swift exit.

Congratulations to the team at #CMSCOP14 ! We're proud to be partner in this initiative! WWF Mediterranean Marine Initiative Angel Shark Project IUCN SSC Shark Specialist Group Important Shark and Ray Areas - ISRAs Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)
#Angelsharks
Enalia Physis ERC @iSeaorg SPOT Marine Life ASCOB-Syrtis Mersea

We are delighted to have contributed to the #CMSCOP14 side event on coordinated action for the conservation of #angelsharks in the Mediterranean Sea. We expect Parties to formally adopt the Action Plan for the conservation of the species and countries to implement it.

Delighted to have contributed to the #CMSCOP14 side event on coordinated action for the conservation of #angelsharks in the Mediterranean Sea.

#NatureKnowsNoBorders #SharkScience #Ocean #ThreatenedSpecies #Conservation

Ioannis Giovos will share the insights from iSea’s work on #angelshark #conservation in #Greece during Shark Conservation Fund's Small Grant Info Session #Webinar .

RSVP now: [email protected]

Here are the latest IUCN Red List status updates for sharks and their relatives (graphic by Eloisa Pinheiro)

Learn more about us: iucnssg.org/faq.html

ASP heads to #CMSCOP14 in Samarkand, Uzbekistan (Feb 12-17). 🦈 Join us on the first day for our side event: 'Coordinated Action for the Conservation of Angelsharks in the Mediterranean.' #NatureKnowsNoBorders

Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) Important Shark and Ray Areas - ISRAs The Shark Trust WWF Sharks 🦈