A moratorium on fishing sharks declared in 2011 has left the country without much data on populations and distributions of sharks and rays (collectively known as elasmobranchs). Working locally with traditional fishers, coastal and indigenous communities, we focus on generating information necessary for management and decision-making through collaborative research and monitoring, capacity building, income diversification, and outreach.
Are All Sharks Apex Predators?
Sharks are often portrayed as the ultimate rulers and top predators of our oceans. While it is true that some sharks are apex predators, this