Partners
Sharklab Adria
Engaged in the forefront of marine exploration, our team is actively conducting cutting-edge underwater research that pushes the boundaries of knowledge.
Resources
New hope for Angel sharks in Adriatic
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Save the Med
To enable the Mediterranean Sea to recover its rich biodiversity and to thrive in harmony with prospering, environmentally conscious and proactive local populations
Website
https://www.savethemed.org/en/
Mersea
Specializing in studying Mediterranean alien species, fisheries science, fisheries management and ecology, and is based in southern Turkey.
Resources
Angel Shark Conservation
English: https://mersea.org/angelshark-conservation/
Turkish: https://mersea.org/keler-koruma/
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MECO
The Mediterranean Elasmobranch Citizen Observation Project aims to build a collaborative community devoted to protecting elasmobranchs [sharks, rays and skates] in the Mediterranean. Through data collection, awareness-raising, and sustainable practices, the project envisions a future where the public, scientists, and conservationists work together to secure a future for these vulnerable species.
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LIFE European Sharks
Engaging citizens and marine professionals in Croatia, France, Italy, Slovenia and Spain to safeguard the most endangered group of marine fish in Europe.
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iSea
iSea is an Environmental Organisation founded in 2016 in Thessaloniki, Greece. Our goal is to preserve the aquatic habitats, including the fauna and flora, which inhabit them through research, raising awareness and the promotion of conservation policies.
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Enalia Physis
Our mission is to ensure the protection and sustainable use of marine and terrestrial resources through scientific research, advocacy, education and consultation in order to promote conservation through progress in political, cultural and social change.
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ASCOB-syrtis
ASCOB-Syrtis is an organisation for the conservation of biodiversity in the Gulf of Gabès. Their mission is to:
- Develop knowledge on marine and terrestrial biodiversity in the Gulf of Gabès and other ecosystems.
- Contribute to the knowledge of the conservation status of species.
- Promote the conservation of vulnerable species.
- Share knowledge on biodiversity in order to better manage and conserve our coasts and oceans.
- Contribute to the implementation and the management of protected areas.
- Encourage interest in acting for biodiversity and the conservation of areas.
L’ASCOB-SYRTIS est une association pour la Conservation de la Biodiversité dans le Golfe de Gabès
- Développer les connaissances relatives aux différents niveaux de la biodiversité marine et terrestre dans le golfe Gabès et autres écosystèmes.
- Contribuer à la connaissance du statut de conservation des espèces
- Promouvoir la conservation des espèces vulnérables
- Partager les connaissances sur la biodiversité afin de mieux gérer et conserver nos côtes et nos océans.
- Contribuer à la mise en place et la gestion d’espaces protégés
- Susciter l’intérêt d’agir pour la biodiversité et la conservation des sites
Resources
Manuelle de formation Mava project
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Sharks in Israel
Sharks in Israel is a registered non-profit organization established in 2018. Its activities began back in 2014, with the recognition that there are significant gaps in the knowledge, perception and conservation efforts of sharks and rays in Israel.
With the growth of a community of committed activists, its official foundation was decided upon. The association was established by a team of marine biologists and environmental leaders.
Our activity is supported by active volunteers who assist in research and advocacy, and by hundreds of sailors who report sightings of sharks and whales. In addition to our activities in Israel, we are members of the European Elasmobranch Association (EEA) and promote international collaborations, led by the MECO (Mediterranean Elasmobranch Citizen Observations) Project.
Website
https://www.sharks.org.il/main/
SPOT
Our work includes monitoring bycatch of all vulnerable species, examining fishery impacts, identifying, and protecting marine habitats, understanding and mitigating marine pollution, developing policy, advocacy, education, engaging and training stakeholders and awareness raising. For more information see our project pages.
Resources
Mediterranean Angel Sharks: SubRegional Action Plan (SubRAP) GSA 25* (Cyprus – Northern Cyprus)
Local environment knowledge and elasmobranchs
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Submon
At SUBMON we work to conserve marine biodiversity and to achieve a sustainable use of the marine environment, and we do so by promoting a change in the relationship between society and the sea, through on-site actions and using and transmitting knowledge.
Website
https://www.submon.org/en/home/
Universidad de Murcia
Marine Ecology and Conservation Group
Resources
Sightings
Website
https://www.facebook.com/MECResearch
Angel Shark Conservation Network
A community working to better protect angel sharks:
Since 2016, the ASCN Partners and a wide range of collaborators have focused on developing strategic conservation planning documents for angel sharks.
A number of Action Plans have been developed at different geographical scales via multidisciplinary workshops. All these documents sit underneath the Eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean Angel Shark Conservation Strategy, and aim to identify the key actions needed to overcome major threats to angel sharks in each specific region.
The ASCN actively encourages individuals or organisations across the range to get involved in delivering the Action Plans in collaboration.
Resource
Website
https://angelsharknetwork.com/
Angel Shark Project
Our aim is to secure the future of Critically Endangered angel sharks throughout their range.
Resources
Sightings Map
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