Marine Protected Areas #MPAs aim to protect marine life & habitats, but <2% include shark specific protections. With global commitments to protect 30% of the world’s lands & waters by 2030 (#30x30), sharks must be prioritized.🦈 Learn why on our website: bit.ly/3SjVfSZ

1st-ever case of recurring parthenogenesis (where an egg develops into an offspring without fertilization) in sharks!🦈 This groundbreaking discovery in the endangered smooth-hound shark sheds new lights into shark reproductive strategies & adaptabilities. go.nature.com/4fIxSML

Sharks play a crucial ecological role, balancing marine ecosystems and supporting economies worldwide. Shark-based tourism, encompassing activities such as viewing, snorkelling, and diving with sharks, serves as a multifaceted tool for both economic development and shark

NEWS: A recent study reveals that global populations of many overfished species are in far worse shape than previously reported. Read the full article here: theconversation.com/investigation-…

Have you ever wondered why sharks and rays propel themselves out of the water into the air? A newly released study looks into this peculiar behaviour. Access the study here: link.springer.com/article/10.100… Dr. Alison Kock

International #WhaleSharkDay ✨Celebrating the star-spangled giants of the ocean. International cooperation is needed to ensure they are safeguarded throughout their migratory routes, especially in areas where they are most vulnerable. #internationalwhalesharkday

In collaboration with High Seas Alliance BOBP-IGO, we hosted a Southeast Asia #BBNJ Regional capacity building workshop this week in Chennai to raise awareness and understand the #HighSeasTreaty among 11 South Asian countries including 🇮🇳 🇱🇰 🇧🇩 🇲🇻 🇳🇵 🇹🇭 🇮🇩 🇧🇹 🇲🇲 🇰🇭 🇹🇱 🧵

Meanwhile in 🇿🇦.... WildoceansSA established 3 Community Resource Hubs with local Traditional Authorities. Each aims to engage >6,000 beneficiaries through marine conservation awareness events, school sessions, & job opportunities. #OceanOptimism

READ: New study on sawfish helps reveal the habitats of these Critically Endangered species. New research done by PHD Student from Sunshine Coast University and SARA (Sharks and Rays Australia) have discovered that the chemical markings on sawfishes teeth allows them to capture

Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) have long been hailed as sanctuaries for marine life, including sharks. MPAs are areas where fishing is restricted and/or prohibited, and previously have offered a glimmer of hope in the face of declining shark populations. However, a recent study

Can you identify this shark? HINT: It's a 'shy' species which is endemic to South Africa's waters... #sharks #sharkconservation #southafrica WildoceansSA Rainforest Trust Shark Conservation Fund Sharks Under Attack

READ: "Every coral we see is fighting" Coral reefs are facing many challenges, even though they make up less than 0.1% of the ocean floor, collectively they form one of the planet’s most important ecosystems. Learn more about coral reefs: esri.com/about/newsroom…

International Coastal Cleanup Day is Sept 21! 🏖️🌊 Let’s fight #plasticwaste through #cleanups & awareness. Even small eco-friendly choices can make a big difference. Join us to #BeatPlasticPollution and protect our planet! 💪 #CoastalCleanup #EcoFriendly #SharkSpotters

🌊Southern Africa's complex ocean currents create corridors & barriers for #marine life movement 🐟🦞 🪸Understanding these patterns is vital for effective marine conservation & #MPA design🦐 int-res.com/articles/meps_… IRD.fr Institute for Coastal & Marine Research University of Pretoria SAIAB Rhodes University

MPA's around the world - Terres Australes Francaises 🇫🇷 The Marine Protected Area (MPA) around the Crozet & Kerguelen Islands in the southern Indian Ocean, designated by France in 2006 & expanded in 2017, is one of the largest MPAs globally. Learn more: marineprotectedareas.org.za

Project leader & founder of AMMCO , Kamla Aristide, describes the origin of the Siren App - a citizen science platform used by Cameroonian fishermen to document landings. More on its use in conservation & anti-poaching initiatives below. saveourseas.com/update/discove…

Sharks are deserting their coral reef homes as the climate crisis continues to heat up the oceans, scientists have discovered. This is likely to harm the sharks, which are already endangered, and their absence could have serious consequences for the reefs, which are also

For Barbados, harmful fishing subsidies encourage overfishing, depleting fish stocks and hurting local communities, says Matthew Wilson. @WTO members need to strengthen the deal to #StopFundingOverfishing. Mia Amor Mottley youtube.com/watch?v=DyY3c_…

Unless WTO members reach consensus on new subsidies rules within four years of their landmark 2022 agreement entering into force, the sun will set on the agreement. Read more on why we need to #StopFundingOverfishing via Pew Environment: pewtrusts.org/en/research-an…

Today, we celebrate the Mantas 💙 Oceanic manta rays are the largest species or ray, with wingspans reaching up to 7m! Their movements, both daily and seasonal, are in perfect sync with the ocean’s currents, which carry the plankton they rely on for survival. The oceanic manta