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New Global Study Finds rising Deepwater Shark and Ray Extinction Risk
IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, News, PressExperts show deepwater sharks and rays are amongst the most sensitive marine vertebrates to overexploitation driven by international trade in meat and oil, urge conservation action
Convention on Migratory Species Acts to Protect Sharks and Rays
News, Press«Significant progress was made towards conserving sharks and rays at the recently concluded 14th Conference of the Parties of the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS). A wide range of issues related to sharks and rays were discussed, including ecological connectivity, bycatch, and deep sea mineral exploitation activities. Major conservation success stories include listing several new species of sharks and rays on the CMS Appendices, adopting a Single Species Action Plan for Angelshark, encouraging the use of Important Shark and Ray Areas in marine spatial planning, supporting Concerted Actions for priority species, and taking action to ensure effective implementation of CMS requirements for the threatened Oceanic Whitetip Shark.»
MMF’s research pivotal in establishing new IUCN shark and ray protections
Important Shark and Ray Areas (ISRA), NewsIn the third regional workshop in a series of workshops, the Important Shark and Ray Areas (ISRA) project turns towards the Western Indian Ocean (WIO) region. Read more in this article featured on Dive Magazine.
To protect endangered sharks and rays, scientists are mapping these species’ most important locations
Important Shark and Ray Areas (ISRA), NewsIn this article from Yahoo! News, it emphasizes the importance of shark and ray conservation. This led to the discussion on the Important Shark and Ray Areas (ISRA) project and their progress thus far.
Conservation Efforts to Save Endangered Sharks and Rays in Ghana and Indonesia
Important Shark and Ray Areas (ISRA), NewsRead more about the importance of conserving sharks and rays in Ghana and Indonesia, and how the Important Shark and Ray Areas (ISRA) project can support this. At the time of release in Medriva, the ISRA project had covered the Western Indian Ocean region and was geared towards the Asia region soon after.
Western Indian Ocean: A Regional Compendium of Important Shark and Ray Areas
Important Shark and Ray Areas (ISRA), News, Publication releaseThe third region region targeted by the Important Shark and Ray Areas (ISRA) project covered the Western Indian Ocean. This regional expert workshop was held in in Durban, South Africa from 11–15 September 2023. This compendium provides an overview of all areas delineated.
IUCN SSC SSG Position Statement on shark culls and control programs
NewsWe welcome you to explore further information about the IUCN SSC Shark Specialist Group’s (SSG) statement on shark culls and control programs released on August 2023.
Shark News | Issue 09 | January 2024
News, Shark NewsWe want to invite you to discover the ninth issue of Shark News – the official IUCN Species Survival Commission (SSC) Shark Specialist Group (SSG) magazine.
Shark News provides a forum for the exchange of information on all aspects of shark, ray, and chimaera conservation matters for SSG members and the general interested audience.
Des zones protégées pour les requins en réflexion
Important Shark and Ray Areas (ISRA), NewsAt the time of release, this article from Clicanoo focused on two areas proposed to be recognized as Important shark and Ray Areas (ISRA), one between Saint-Gilles and Saint-Paul, and the other between L’Étang-Salé and Saint-Pierre.
La Región de Murcia contará con un área de especial protección de tiburones y rayas
Important Shark and Ray Areas (ISRA), NewsFocused on this article by SER Chain is the Important Shark and Ray Areas (ISRA) project, namely on the two ISRAs confirmed in the Alicante and the Murcia Region.
On es troben els taurons i rajades que habiten les nostres aigües?
Important Shark and Ray Areas (ISRA), News, UncategorizedThis article released by À Punt Media highlights the areas delineated as Important Sharks and Ray Areas (ISRA) near the Valencian Community following the Mediterranean and Black Seas regional workshop.
65 Important Shark and Ray Areas identified in the Mediterranean and Black Seas
Important Shark and Ray Areas (ISRA), News, PressThe IUCN Species Survival Commission Shark Specialist Group (SSG) has released a compendium of Important Shark and Ray Area from the Mediterranean and Black Seas
Mallorca se convierte en una reserva estratégica de tiburones
Important Shark and Ray Areas (ISRA), NewsThis news article released on Diario de Mallorca featured the results of Important Shark and Ray Areas (ISRA) workshop in the Central and Southern America region, notably in the Mallorca area.
Citizen science provides information for the declaration of areas of importance for sharks and rays
Important Shark and Ray Areas (ISRA), NewsRead more in this article about the 14 Important Shark and Ray Areas (ISRAs) recognized along the coast of Mediterranean Spain, with the support of citizen science, featured in Observadores del Mar.
Las aguas de la Marina Alta, “refugio oficial” de tiburones y rayas para asegurar su supervivencia en el Mediterráneo
Important Shark and Ray Areas (ISRA), NewsAmong 65 Important Shark and Ray Areas (ISRA) delineated from the Mediterranean and Black Seas region, article released in La Marina Plaza, focuses on the Marina Alta ISRA.
In Costiera sorrentina il paradiso dei piccoli squali
Important Shark and Ray Areas (ISRA), NewsA news article on the Important Shark and Ray Areas (ISRA) workshop in the Mediterranean and Black Seas region was featured on La Repubblica. This article features the ISRA in Sorrento Coast for small sharks.
Reconocimiento internacional a dos áreas marinas de la Región por sus tiburones y rayas
Important Shark and Ray Areas (ISRA), NewsFollowing the Important Shark and Ray Areas (ISRA) workshop for the Mediterranean and Black Seas region. Seco de Palos and the coastal strip between San Pedro del Pinatar and Calblanque were delineated as ISRAs, and are featured in this article released by La Opinión de Murcia.
La IUCN declara dos zonas de importancia para tiburones y rayas en el litoral de la Región
Important Shark and Ray Areas (ISRA), NewsIn this article released by La Verdad, it highlighted the Seco de Palos and the strip between San Pedro del Pinatar and Calblanque passing a demanding scientific review and are now recognized as Important Shark and Ray Areas (ISRA).
Dos zonas del Mediterráneo español son declaradas zona de importancia para tiburones
Important Shark and Ray Areas (ISRA), NewsFeatured on this issue of the HuffPost is the Important Shark and Ray Areas (ISRA) project’s second workshop, in a series of regional workshops, for the Mediterranean and Black Seas region.
Estos son los refugios ‘oficiales’ de tiburones y rayas en Alicante y Murcia para asegurar su supervivencia
Important Shark and Ray Areas (ISRA), NewsA news article on the Important Shark and Ray Areas (ISRA) workshop in the Mediterranean and Black Seas region was featured on El Español. This article features the ISRAs delineated in Alicante and Murcia.