O berçário oculto de tubarões na região do Atlântico Centro-Oriental, em Sal Rei, Cabo Verde
As águas pouco profundas da baía de Sal Rei, na Boa Vista (Cabo Verde), são conhecidas há muito tempo pelos pescadores locais como um lugar onde se concentram os tubarões jovens. Durante anos, estas observações apontavam para algo mais: um importante habitat oculto à vista de todos. Agora, uma nova investigação liderada por cientistas da […]
The Hidden Shark Nursery within the Eastern Central Atlantic Region of Sal Rei, Cabo Verde
The shallow waters of Boa Vista’s Bay of Sal Rei, Cabo Verde have long been known to local fishers as a place where young sharks gather. For years, these observations hinted at something more, an important habitat hidden in plain sight. Now, new research led by MarAlliance scientists working in Cabo Verde and Panama confirms […]
Beyond the Exhibit: Empowering Coastal Guardians of the Sea
Creating an exhibit is more than logistics and design—it’s about connecting with communities, sharing knowledge, and inspiring action. For MarAlliance, our goal with these exhibits is clear: promote the conservation of sharks, rays, and other vital marine species. Our main exhibit has reached over 4,000 people across three cities in just six months. But what […]
When Turtles Fall in Love: Tracking Sea Turtle Mating Movements at Sea
This Valentine’s Week, MarAlliance is celebrating a different kind of love story; one written not with cards and chocolates, but with ocean currents, instinct, and endurance. Sea turtles have been navigating the world’s oceans for millions of years, following instinctive routes in search of food, safe habitats, and mates. While much of their reproductive life […]
Breaking Barriers in Science: Advice from MarAlliance’s Women Leaders for the Next Generation
Every year, the International Day of Women and Girls in Science reminds us of the vital contributions women make to science, research, and conservation. At MarAlliance, a women-led organization dedicated to marine conservation, our team is proof that passion, persistence, and curiosity can change the world—one reef, one fish, and one community at a time. […]
Protecting Wetlands, Protecting Life: MarAlliance’s Coastal Conservation Mission
Conservation of wetlands is not optional – it is an urgent necessity. On the occasion of World Wetlands Day, MarAlliance reaffirms its dedication to the protection and conservation of coastal wetlands, with a particular focus on mangroves, seagrass meadows, and coral reefs. Protecting these ecosystems is essential for safeguarding marine life, enhancing the resilience of […]