European Sharks - a LIFE project

Today we’ll hear what is the State of Mediterranean fisheries - and the impact on vulnerable species such as as #sharks and rays. #SOMFI2025

On #WorldFisheriesDay we went on national TV to show how #fishers, officers and chefs are stepping up to help sharks and rays — from reducing accidental catches to offering shark-free menus.

It’s #WorldFisheriesDay — thanks all the #fishers who, despite all hardships, still make the effort to protect the #sharks and rays their nets catch by accident. Living Together is @LifeEUsharks motto — people and sharks, sharing the same sea. @LIFEprogramme #EUBiodiversity

The power of charismatic #sharks: helping the overlooked and the unprotected. Meeting US students at @StAnnaInstitute on how @LifeEUsharks -while concentrating on protected species- also helps those that are just as threatened, but not yet protected #smoothhound

At #Ecomondo? Drop by @cinea_eu and explore the many projects supported by the @LIFEprogramme the @EuropeanCommission’s initiative protecting #EUBiodiversity - including @LIFEEUSharks! 🦈💙 #sharks

Only 6 ISRAs are known for eagle rays in the Med.
Now 9 more hotspots emerged - in Italy alone!- through @LifeEUsharks #citizenscience campaign! Not random sightings but regular, seasonal presences - strong enough to propose as new #ISRA. And that's just the beginning! #EEA2025

#Sharks have been part of the Mediterranean for millions of years. On #GeodiversityDay, take a look at this 1.2-million-year-old #mako tooth found near Rome! We’re working to safeguard its descendants, and those that will swim in tomorrow’s Mediterranean.

Sharing #sharklove and #sharkculture in Sardinia, an Important Shark and Ray Area (#ISRA) for basking sharks, and emerging hotspot for #stingrays and #bullray and eagle ray. With @LifePrometheus and @WWFitalia, tks to Shoreline and @MedSharks, during #MedFest2025

In Sardinia’s basking #shark ISRA (Important Shark and Ray Area), thousands dived into the amazing world of sharks and rays! Co-hosted with @LIFEPrometheus during #MedFest, big thanks to @WWFitalia @Shoreline & @MedSharks for making it happen

Sharks are in danger, not dangerous! Inspiring a new generation to respect and care for Mediterranean #sharks - at #MedFest with @LifePrometheus and @WWFitalia

🦈Siamo al #MedFest2025 di Olbia con @LifeEUsharks! Ti aspettiamo con la nostra mostra dedicata agli squali, per scoprire il loro ruolo vitale nel #Mediterraneo e perché è urgente proteggerli. #Lifeprometheus #Biodiversità ilroma.net/news/curiosita…

On #worldmantaday we thank all who dealt with 70+#Mobula rays beaching this summer in the Med. At the vet’s meeting, organised by @LifeEUsharks and the Spanish team, many clues but no definitive answers. Luckily no more cases recently. Write to get the mtng notes!

know your #stingrays! Did you know which is which? A good handy guide for Mediterranean #diving this summer: these are the most common around Italian waters. Download here: tinyurl.com/LIFEEUSharksSt… And send us your pics!

Have you ever seen a better ambassador for #sharkawarenessday than this white common #stingray? This female has a rare genetic peculiarity making her almost purely white. Divers help us discover important #ISRA @sharkrayareas and protect them. Thanks to @LIFEprogramme!

Today is #SharkAwarenessDay🦈 40% of the world’s 1,000+ shark and ray species are threatened with extinction. #LIFEProject @LifeEUsharks is working to fight their decline by changing perceptions & promoting sustainable coexistence practices💙 More here➡️europa.eu/!4Xcv6c

It’s #AngelsharkDay! 🦈 We celebrate one of the Med’s most elusive and threatened #sharks. In Corsica, our partner @OFBiodiversite (Parc Marin Cap Corse-Agriate) involves fishers, kids & citizens to protect its last stronghold in France. #LIFEEUSharks #LivingTogether #Angelshark

we support the Global Coalition to Halt the extinction of Sharks and Rays! Launched today at #UNOC3 and already in the Italian news. @LIFEprogramme @IUCNShark #sharkconservation

Protected spinetail devil ray rescued near Rome,Italy, by local heroes and @LifeEUsharks partners @guardiacostiera, @SznDohrn, @MedSharks. If you hear about any Mobula stranding in the Med please let us know ASAP

Just out! New poster on🦈 and rays protected/regulated in🇮🇹. Download, share, and help boost compliance across the Med - and pls follow us in our efforts to safeguard #Medsharks, with help from our @LIFEprogramme 💙 👉 europeansharks.eu #SharkConservation

🦈 Defining coordinated action for #sharks & #rays in Italian waters 🇮🇹 At a 2-day Workshop, ministries, researchers & NGOs joined forces. CIESM shared insights from its #MigratorySpecies, alongside @LifePrometheus, @LifeEUsharks , @IUCNShark @WWF #IRBIMCNR & #StazioneDohrn