Sharks International

The @SharksInt2022 delegate body! Numbering >580 with our online delegates! So much #sharkscience in one place - it was awe-inspiring. Thank you all for your enthusiasm - see you in Sri Lanka!

🌊The Action Plan for conserving sharks&rays in the Mediterranean under the #BarcelonaConvention is a dynamic tool, evolving to meet new challenges. Its implementation is a shared responsibility. 🔹Read the AP: bit.ly/4cscJEj 🔹Protected species: bit.ly/4csbRQ0

New paper out on the past and present #sawfish records from India. We review abundance, distribution, interactions with fisheries, and utilisation of sawfish in India, from 1794 to 2022. @ElasmoProject @akhileshkv7 S.J. Kizhakudan, M.A. MacNeil int-res.com/abstracts/esr/… @ESR_IR

If you’re in North Wales over Easter break come & join one of the Easter Eggcase Hunts run by @North_Wales_WT & @ProjectSIARC! One of the ST team will be joining the fun on the Saturday & Monday, so come along & see what you find! See a list of events: northwaleswildlifetrust.org.uk/events

Amazing work by the eggcase hunters in North Wales! What a haul 🦈🥚🌟

The 'Evaluation of bycatch mitigation strategies for vulnerable marine megafauna in the Gulf of Gabès' was awarded Best Presentation to Theme Session 2 'Healthy Seas and Sustainable Fisheries' at #FishForum2024. Congratulations to Bechir Saidi & #MedBycatch partners 🌊🐋

It’s been brilliant to catch up with some of our @SharkRayFund project partners @iSeaOrg @SPOT ASCOB-Syrtis & Mersea here in Antalya at #FishForum2024

Introducing the Mediterranean #Guitarfishes: some of the species highlighted in the #FlatSharkShowcase during our side event yesterday. Belonging to the most threatened group of sharks in the world – #rhinorays. #FishForum2024

It's #FlatSharkFriday & we're packing up our #FlatSharkShowcase - it’s been a fabulous week at #FishForum2024. It was great to have had such a huge reception for #sharks & #rays! Big thanks to @spot_turtles for the beautiful crocheted sharks.🦈

A snippet from the #FlatSharkShowcase: activities & projects of dedicated colleagues from across the Mediterranean & beyond – logos representing over 30 organisations & counting! Huge thanks to all contributors.🙌 Visit: bit.ly/FlatSharkShowc… #FishForum2024

@IGiovos from @iSeaOrg, presenting on the importance of empowering stakeholders to comply with existing legislation. #FishForum2024

Day 3 #FishForum2024: a full house at the @WWF_Med @IseaOrg @IUCNShark @UN_FAO_GFCM @SharkTrustUK side event today! Great reception for the collaborative & innovative work presented; insightful discussion; topped off with encouraging remarks from influential delegates. Read on!

Not fortunate enough to be here at #FishForum2024 – then check out sharktrust.org/flatsharkshowc… for a wealth of multi-lingual resources, downloads & much more from all the contributors! #sharkscience #citizenscience #collaboration

Merhaba from Antalya, Türkiye! 🇹🇷 We’ve set up stand at #FishForum2024 to promote the #FlatSharkShowcase – championing guitarfishes, angel sharks, skates & rays - plus ~30 orgs from across the region! @UN_FAO_GFCM @IUCNShark @IseaOrg @spot_turtles @enaliaphysis @SharkRayFund

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Opening topic of the last day of #EEA2023 : Elasmo Stranding Events fascinating talks by @strandings_man about CSIP James Barnett discusses the Greenland Shark necropsy & the discovery of meningitis @DavidCurnick presents info on the small-tooth sandtiger shark strandings

#EEA2023 is off to a cracking start with day one showcasing some amazing presentations, posters and a visit to @SEALIFEBrighton ⁦ @saveourseas ⁩ Check out the teaser video here:

👀 What do #EEA2023 delegates get up to on a break between talks? Bit of data collection for the @SharkTrustUK ‘s #GreatEggcaseHunt Personally delighted to find my first Undulate eggcases 😄

Day 2 of #EEA2023 in Brighton continues the momentum with more amazing presentations, insightful posters, and a fabulous Gala and auction event. Check out our video showcasing all the action! #SaveOurSeas

Last day to order EEA2023 t-shirts & get FREE delivery to Brighton! Are you Team #Shark or Team #Ray? Order your Brighton Rock (yes it’s candy!) inspired t-shirt today! Don’t miss out – order yours at bit.ly/EEA23_tshirt #EEA2023 Just 10 days until we see you in Brighton!