Collective Action for Sharks and Rays
Working together to save elasmobranchs from extinction
video by SEA LIFE Michigan
Beautiful, diverse, intriguing, mysterious, and powerful. Sharks, skates, and rays form one of the most fascinating and charismatic groups of marine wildlife. Globally, there are over 1200 species reflecting a huge diversity in biology, behavior and habitat. Sharks face challenges common to all wildlife, and it is estimated that 1/3 of species are threatened with extinction. The overwhelming conservation threat arises from destructive fishing practices. Inadequate governance and ineffective fisheries management is enabling the depletion of populations across the world’s ocean.
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
Raising awareness and engagement for conservation action, while changing the narrative to engage broad support to address the extinction crisis.
Our plan for sharks and rays encompasses:
INTERNATIONAL ENGAGEMENT
Working globally with partners in conservation for priority species, elevating policy and ensuring stakeholder representation where it counts.
SUSTAINABLE FISHERIES
Using our collective voices for strong fisheries policy and and modeling sustainability practices across our zoo and aquarium operations.
SUPPORTING RESEARCH
Providing vital links between animals in our care and wild populations in peril, to better understand elasmobranch biology and husbandry.
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