About Us

About
Us

About MarAlliance

MarAlliance conducts innovative tropical marine research to support effective conservation and management of large marine wildlife and critical habitats.

Our Team

Meet our diverse team—from scientists to local fishers—working together to protect marine wildlife and support coastal communities.

Board Of Directors

Meet the dedicated members providing strategic leadership and governance to support MarAlliance’s conservation initiatives and organizational growth.

Partners

MarAlliance collaborates with partners across 5+ countries to conserve marine fauna and support sustainable community development.

Supporters

Our international alliance of supporters includes private donors, companies, universities, research centers, government institutions, and foundations fueling our conservation work.

Impact in Years

Our timeline provides a comprehensive overview of our organization’s work and conservation efforts.
Our Work

Our
Work

What We Do

We explore, enable and inspire conservation action for threatened marine wildlife and their critical habitats with dependent communities.

Where We Work

MarAlliance works with local communities in 5 countries and has a strong regional focus in Central America and the Caribbean.

Tracking

Track satellite tagged marine wildlife with us. Our tracking site is helping to share the movements of animals we tag during our field work.

Adoptions

A meaningful way to support global conservation efforts while learning about these incredible animals.

Z Scholarships

MarAlliance has launched a scholarship fund to support the next generation of marine conservationists and marine resource managers

Annual Report

MarAlliance has launched a scholarship fund to support the next generation of marine conservationists and marine resource managers
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Careers

Explore exciting careers in marine conservation. Join our global team to protect ocean wildlife through science, outreach, and fieldwork that makes a real impact.

Volunteer

Interested in volunteering? Learn how you can support MarAlliance’s mission to protect ocean wildlife through hands-on conservation, research, and community outreach efforts.

Support Us

Make a difference today—donate to MarAlliance and support vital marine conservation projects that protect ocean wildlife worldwide.

Other Ways to Give

Explore different ways to support MarAlliance—monthly gifts, legacy giving, and more—all fueling our global marine conservation mission.

Get in Touch

Have questions or want to get involved? Contact MarAlliance to learn how you can support marine conservation and connect with our team.

Expeditions

Join hands-on marine fieldwork: snorkeling, tagging sharks, and monitoring reefs - to support vital long-term ocean conservation efforts.
Species Guide
Resources

Resources

Research Publications

Dive into MarAlliance’s scientific discoveries and insights aimed at protecting ocean biodiversity and advancing marine conservation knowledge.

Project Briefs

Access valuable resources for marine conservation. Explore articles and tools to support ocean protection efforts.

Scientific Presentations

Explore scientific posters and presentations on marine conservation with MarAlliance. Dive into research findings and insights to protect ocean ecosystems.

Outreach Information

Access outreach and marketing materials for marine conservation with MarAlliance. Explore resources to support education and awareness efforts.

Latest News

Contrasting artisanal fishing communities in the Azuero Peninsula, Panama

Roxane Borruat taking length measurements of the fish landed at the port of Boca Parita, Azuero Peninsula, Panamá....

Sharks and rays: Our gateway to tackling urgent marine issues

Tino the tiger shark delights the crowds in Boavista, Cabo Verde.Photo: MarAlliance Engaging students...

A shark is not always shark in Panama...

People are remarkably fascinated by sharks. Whether they evoke fear, love, or pure curiosity, it is usually...

Zooming into the things that define the big animals

The wonders of the small world or a new view through a microscope. Photo: Rachel Graham/MarAlliance Sometimes...

Monitoring a large shark aggregation that feeds wildlife tourism

Curious nurse sharks and southern stingrays dance with a snorkeler at Shark Ray Alley. Photo: Rachel...

Exploration with Monaco in Cabo Verde

Two key boats for our research, Ze Luis Monteiro’s 6 m skiff “Stephanie” (Ze is in the light...

How old is that fish? You'd be surprised.

Extracting an otolith used to age the fish from the head of a Great Barracuda (Sphyraena barracuda) Photo: Pete...

"We're gonna need a better BRUV"

“Wait, WAIT…WHAT WAS THAT?… go back… go back…!”. This is a familiar cry when we are reviewing footage...

How are our fish doing? Monitoring can help answer the question

Exson Flores, a traditional fisher from Honduras, surveys the coral reefs for large fish over the course a transect...

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