What We Do
By 2025 We Hope To
by partnering with local organization that are leaders in shark conservation
by compensating fishing communities to transition to ecotourism & conservation activities
to transition from shark fishers to shark conservationists & scuba guides
Our Programs
Working collaboratively with local partners, scientists, policymakers, private sector, and communities, we support shark research, conservation, and advocacy.
Isla Mujeres Shark Initiative
Alongside local partner Saving Our Sharks A.C., we are supporting fishing cooperatives on Isla Mujeres that are giving up their traditional livelihoods to become the protectors of sharks, by empowering them to transition to ecotourism and citizen science monitoring and vigilance activities.
Compensate fishers
At market value of shark meat to halt shark fishing practices and explore non extractive livelihood.
Build capacity
By training fishers on conservation and ecotourism activities, including becoming scuba pro guides that offer shark dives.
Ecotourism & Conservation
Activities offered by fishers including citizen science, monitoring, research center & internships.
More information on the Isla Mujeres Shark Initiative
Shark Research & Internship Program
We engage researchers and shark experts to create knowledge that will inform key decision making and management on sharks. Researchers, interns, and citizen scientists will partake in designing outreach and tourism activities, to shift the global narrative on sharks.
State of the Art Facility
Restore research center focused on marine conservation / Elasmobranchi
World Class Research
Internship program to inform strategic conservation and restoration actions.
Outreach and Community Science
Visits for environmental education, tours, and "science for all" activities.
